THERAPIST - LCSW/LPC ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY•Lakewood, NJ

5h•$72,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Therapist (LCSW/LPC) to join their award-winning team, recognized as a premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. This dynamic and innovative non-profit organization was named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ. Their mission is to change and save lives across New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. They are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued. Staff development and a growth mindset are encouraged. This is an opportunity for an exciting and rewarding career with a recognized "Best Place to Work".

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline
NJ licensure as LCSW, LPC
Working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred/plus.
Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

Conducts thorough intake assessments, formulates diagnosis based on clinical presentation, and determines appropriate level of care.
Outlines preliminary treatment plans that address the immediate needs of the client. Recommendations include identification of individual needs and plan outlines how these will be addressed.
Facilitates individual, family and group therapy. Begins and ends group on time, prepares any materials as required, initiates new or improved group processes based on needs of the population.
Provides case management as needed including timely and effective advocacy, consultation, service coordination, and phone contact to community resources and related professionals. Documentation reflects all contacts made with and/or on behalf of each client.
Responds to mental health crises as needed, i.e. walk-ins, access calls
Develops Individualized treatment plans and review of client progress within required timeframes. Problem List specifies problems in current, behavioral/observable terms and reflects integration of needs identified.
Collaborates with Treatment Team to identify clients that are at risk for discharge based on lack of contact, creatively engages vulnerable populations, and makes at least 3 attempts to engage client in accordance with policy, and beyond in high-risk cases.
Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
Completes all medical record documentation within 24 hours.
Consults with Leadership to determine schedule that meets the needs of the population served.
Participates in supervision with clinical supervisor weekly, and attends treatment team meetings, including agency-wide clinical case reviews.
Complies with NJ state regulations outlining requirements to practice with a provisional mental health license.