Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) - Full Time - Shift/Hours Varies - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, NJ

About the role

Provides short-term psychotherapeutic services including individual, marital, family and group treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments for adult patients seeking behavioral health services to determine need for treatment of behavioral issues.
• Complete and analyze evidenced based screening tools and assessments.
• Provides individual, group and family counseling for adult patients.
• Develops individualized treatment plans, including clear problem statement, treatment goal(s), with measurable, relevant objectives for a range of behavioral health concerns.
• Collaborates with other mental health professionals to coordinate care.
• Completes required documentation and charting of patient encounters in a timely manner.
• Evaluates patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of behavioral health.
• Mets with supervisor for clinical supervision, participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, concerns and planning.
• Advocates for patients and assists them in accessing community resources.
• Completes all mandatory AH trainings and competencies as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• State licensure required (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or license-eligible with active supervision.
• Prior experience in behavioral health settings preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, screens effectively for suicide and violence risk as well as abuse and neglect.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable, patient centered goals, utilizes evidence based therapeutic approaches appropriate to the presenting problem(s).
• Builds rapport and trust quickly with a range of patients, uses active listening skills, reflective statements and nonjudgmental language, conveys understanding and acceptance without reinforcing maladaptive behaviors.
• Maintains clear, timely and accurate clinical notes that meet legal and departmental standards, manages caseload effectively.
• Upholds professional ethical standards, maintains appropriate boundaries and therapeutic relationships.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, PTO & paid sick leave, tuition assistance, advancement & academic advising, parental, adoption, surrogacy leave, backup and on-site childcare, well-being rewards, employee assistance program (EAP), fertility benefits, healthy pregnancy program, flexible spending & commuter accounts, pet, home & auto, identity theft and legal insurance.

Pay

Hourly wage or salary (or a range) will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided at the time of offer.