Behavioral Health Clinician - (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) - Full Time - Shift/Hours Varies - 2 evenings per week - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, NJ

About the role

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. Along with patient, develop treatment plans, including clear problem statement, treatment goal(s), with measurable, relevant objectives for a range of behavioral health concerns. Collaborate with other mental health professionals to coordinate care. Completes required documentation and charting of patient encounters in a timely manner. Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of behavioral health. Meet with supervisor for clinical supervision, participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, concerns and planning. Advocate for patients and assist them in accessing community resources.

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 with measurable, patient centered goals, utilizes evidence based therapeutic approaches appropriate to the presenting problem(s).
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals to coordinate care.
• Completes required documentation and charting of patient encounters in a timely manner.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of behavioral health.
• Meet with supervisor for clinical supervision, participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, concerns and planning.
• Advocate for patients and assist them in accessing community resources.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• NJ 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).
• Can build 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 (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members), life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability (with options to supplement), 403(b) retirement plan: employer match, additional non-elective contribution, 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

Hours and schedule will be confirmed at the time of offer.