Licensed Mental Health Professional

Join our team and immerse yourself in a rewarding career as a Licensed Mental Health Professional within a community-based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (some evenings and weekends as needed)

Pay

$65,000/year

Responsibilities

• Engage and assess consumer strengths and needs
• Provide written clinical eligibility assessments and level-of-care recommendations
• Determine clinical eligibility and appropriateness for diversion
• Refer participants to appropriate treatment providers and services
• Conduct initial and on-going assessments and adjust care plans as clinically indicated
• Coordinate with treatment providers regarding participant progress
• Conduct in-person evaluations at Burlington County Jail and Atlantic County Jail (including Burlington County female inmates housed there), as needed
• Assist the Case Manager with navigating community support and resources
• Work across multiple counties based on program need
• Attend monthly MHDP, Oaks, and treatment team meetings and court hearings, as needed
• Collaborate with the Clinical Team, Judicial staff, and other stakeholders
• Assist in the development of the individualized service plan
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews of Mental Health Diversion Program applicants
• Review relevant medical, psychiatric, psychological, and correctional records
• Collaboratively develop person-centered treatment plans to address individuals’ goals
• Engage in crisis intervention when necessary
• Maintain required level of service
• Provide supportive telephone contact, as needed
• Maintain clinical records that meet all applicable agency policies for timeliness, regulatory and professional standards, and thoroughly document qualitative aspects of care
• Travel throughout the state of New Jersey, and out-of-state travel in the tri-state area as needed
• Cooperate with all investigations, internal and external
• Provide 24/7 on-call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• All other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline
• Licensure as an LSW/LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-licensure experience
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Skills

• Knowledge of mental health and co-occurring disorders and best practice interventions
• Knowledge of the DSM-V and standard assessment tools
• Ability to provide individual, group, and family counseling
• Proficient clinical writing skills
• Ability to effectively navigate technology, including Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office, and online communication tools
• Ability to assess and appropriately manage crisis situations
• Ability to work both independently and within a team setting

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• Excellent time benefits
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy