Mental Health Clinician - FT

RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA•Perth Amboy, NJ

4d•$31 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA’s Mental Health Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinician to join their growing team. Under the supervision of the Mental Health Clinical Director, the Mental Health Clinician will work directly with individuals of all ages, providing therapy intervention, advocacy, discharge/transition services, in-office and/or virtually, in a community-centered, mission-driven environment. The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is a long-standing and trusted pillar in the community of Perth Amboy and its surrounding area, continuing to grow its impact through its three core Areas of Focus: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. Their Mental Health Services Department plays a vital role in that mission by providing accessible, high-quality, and equitable mental and behavioral health support for individuals of all ages across the city and beyond.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
Active NJ State Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or Marriage & Family License. (LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, PhD)
Prior experience in youth development/engagement and/or serving underserved, multicultural and lingual populations.
Knowledge of evidence-based modalities for therapy and treatment.
Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Reliable and punctual with ability to complete independent tasks while being part of the collaborate team and effort.
Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Obtain and successfully pass state and federal criminal background check via fingerprinting.
Utilization of Electronic Health Record System

Nice To Haves

Bilingual with excellent written and verbal abilities in multiple languages a plus.
Experience with ID/DD/ASD population a plus.

Responsibilities

Client intake, assessment, and individualized treatment planning
Weekly counseling sessions (individual, group, and/or family)
Advocacy, discharge planning, and transition support
Services delivered in-office and/or virtually, depending on client needs
Accurate and timely documentation of all clinical services
Establish and maintain partnerships with client and family wraparound/interdisciplinary team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, care manager etc.) and respond to client, family and stakeholder’ requests/communications in a timely manner.