Mental Health Clinician

Hyacinth Foundation A New Jersey•Trenton, NJ

37d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the HRM/CSM & the Director of Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Clinician will screen, assess and provide behavioral health counseling to participants at the Harm Reduction sites.

Requirements

LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC or PhD
A minimum of two years’ experience in HIV and substance use field
Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and interests.
Proficiency in written and verbal communications
Access to currently registered car and a valid driver’s license a plus

Nice To Haves

dual license with LCADC preferred
LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC or PhD
HIV, substance use
Proficiency in written and verbal communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Harm Reduction staff to receive referrals from SAP participants
Conduct brief mental health screenings and mental health assessments
Additional behavioral health services may include psycho-social counseling, behavioral interventions, supportive counseling, group/individual sessions, health promotion, motivational interviewing and referrals to therapy/long term counseling
Provide follow-up activities to ensure appropriate linkages
Refer clients in need of detoxification, intensive outpatient or inpatient care to substance use facilities.
Maintain a caseload of clients identified by SAP in need of ongoing behavioral counseling and support
Establish, maintain, and update client case records using approved agency forms and procedures
Ensure confidentiality of all records
Prepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures
Maintain and update client information in required data systems
Attend and participate in staff meetings and training opportunities.
Observe established administrative procedures.
Participate in the development of administrative procedures.
Provide written reports as required.
Represent the agency at community events, meetings, and conferences
Adhere to Hyacinth policies and procedures including client confidentiality provisions
Attend and participate in staff training opportunities
Commitment to Hyacinth philosophy
Demonstrates understanding of objectives, duties, and responsibilities in accordance with the job description.
Understands job responsibilities and keeps current on skills and information needed to meet new challenges
Works with supervisors on areas of job responsibilities that are unclear.
Delivers quality results and balances priorities to meet all project and team commitments in a timely manner.
Serves as a steward of the public’s trust and money.
Takes responsibility for timely decisions and actions.
Routinely checks for accuracy in his/her own work.
Disseminates relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to team leaders and supervisors
Informs supervisors about decisions that affect work.
Recognizes problems and complaints and escalates to supervisors when necessary.