THERAPIST - ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM
PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY•Lakewood, NJ
•$68,000 - $70,000•Onsite
About The Position
Preferred Behavioral Health Group is hiring a New Jersey-licensed Therapist for its Adult Outpatient Department in Lakewood, New Jersey. The Therapist uses a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach to care, treats adults, and applies evidence-based practices. This position works fully in the office with clients and participates in a multidisciplinary team while developing clinical skills. The role is full-time, with a stated salary range of $68,000 to $70,000.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline.
- New Jersey licensure as LCSW, LSW, LPC, LAC, or LMFT.
- Experience working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake assessments, formulate diagnoses based on clinical presentation, and determine appropriate levels of care.
- Develop preliminary treatment plans addressing clients’ immediate needs and identifying how individual needs will be met.
- Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy; prepare materials and support effective group processes.
- Provide case management, advocacy, consultation, service coordination, and contact with community resources and related professionals; document contacts.
- Respond to mental health crises, including walk-ins and access calls.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and review client progress within required timeframes.
- Collaborate with the Treatment Team to identify clients at risk of discharge, engage vulnerable populations, and make at least three engagement attempts in accordance with policy, with additional attempts in high-risk cases.
- Participate in assigned performance improvement activities.
- Complete medical record documentation within 24 hours.
- Consult with Leadership to determine a schedule that meets the needs of the population served.
- Attend weekly supervision with the clinical supervisor, treatment team meetings, and agency-wide clinical case reviews.
- Comply with New Jersey regulations governing practice with a provisional mental health license.
- Follow policies and procedures in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and prescription insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- Voluntary benefits, including vision insurance, Aflac, and pet insurance.
- Staff training and development opportunities.
- Employee referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
