FFS CLINICIAN - RATE INCREASE

About the Organization

Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization and the premier behavioral health provider in New Jersey. Named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ, PBHG is dedicated to changing and saving lives through a Trauma Informed Care culture. We prioritize staff development, embrace a growth mindset, and foster a diverse team where employees feel valued and belong.

About the Role

We are seeking creative and dynamic licensed therapists/clinicians to join our children’s department at the Preferred Center for Children and Families in Brick, NJ. This fee-for-service position offers a collaborative environment with excellent training opportunities and room for growth. Clinicians will address individual needs through assessment, evaluation, referral, follow-up services, and therapy (individual, group, and family) in various settings, including offices, residences, and community sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop preliminary treatment plans that:
  • Are congruent with assessment content.
  • Comply with organizational policy and include a mental status examination, provisional multi-axial diagnosis, and preliminary treatment plan with recommendations.
  • Address immediate, emergent client needs and identify special treatment needs or high-risk referrals.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to an assigned caseload, ensuring:
  • Progress notes address treatment goals, objectives, and changes in mental health status.
  • Medical records are updated within 24 hours for each face-to-face contact, telephone calls, and collateral contacts.
• Provide case management services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or mental health counseling.
• Clinical licensure as one of the following, with 2 years of related experience:
  • LAC or LSW (with 2 years working with children).
  • LCSW or LPC (with 2 years working with children).
• Substance Abuse certification, Trauma certification, and/or Bilingual (English/Spanish) are a plus.

Pay

Starting rate: $41.90–$51.50 per session, depending on licensure. Rate increases by $10.00 per session for clinicians seeing over 10 clients per pay period.

Benefits

• Free supervision provided.
• Flexible scheduling offered.