Mental Health Consultant, LCSW- Part Time

About the role

Residential program for adult residents which are state inmates classified to a work release/substance abuse program. Staff is accountable to carry out assigned duties relating to the treatment and security of the residence and residents while following establish protocols and procedures approved by NJAC and the NJ Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker professionally applies social work methods and theory to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of psychosocial dysfunction, impairment, or disability, including mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders for individuals and groups.
• Assists with the coordination of all psychosocial services under the general direction of the Clinical Program Director.
• Assesses problems and determines appropriate types and methods of treatment, and implements intervention methodologies.
• Functions as Clinical Program Counselor to staff members with or without professional training, in areas such as counseling, substance abuse treatment, and family services.
• Provides in-service presentations to staff as needed or required.
• Performs short-term counseling and crisis intervention as necessary.
• Reviews and evaluates recent psychosocial health research and interprets it to professionals and clients.
• Aids in the assessment, planning, arranging, and implementing of psychosocial treatment programs.
• Works directly with the Treatment Coordinator to oversee the content of education and counseling programs for both individual clients and groups of clients.
• Clinically supervises staff social workers seeking clinical social work licensure and social work interns.
• Participates in weekly treatment team meetings.
• Supports the NJAC Mission and Philosophy Statement.

Qualifications/Experience

• Successfully cleared by NJDOC and NJAC prior to employment commencement.
• Holds a Master’s Degree in social work from an accredited higher learning institution.
• Experience in clinical social work activities, preferred.
• Licensed in the State of New Jersey as a licensed clinical social worker.

Professional Practice

• Practices in a professional manner, collaborates, and provides clinical support to other team members.
• Strives to improve own level of competence through skill development, keeping abreast of social work trends and new developments in care.
• Knows social service procedures, policies, and resources and can analyze and interpret information to plan appropriate interventions which are compliant with the program’s contract.

Communication

• Communicates in a positive, professional, and effective manner with members of the team, clients, and their families (when appropriate) to promote positive client outcomes.
• Answers inquiries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Writes reports, memos, and evaluations in a complete, clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Makes appropriate use of the computer MIS system in written communication.

Emotional Stability

• Because Clinical Social Work involves frequently dealing with crises, the profession requires emotional resilience and stability.

Attendance

• Regular attendance of 15 hours per week is a requirement of this position.

Compensation

$55/hr - $60/hr

Association Philosophy

All Association employees must be committed to the New Jersey Association on Correction’s philosophy: To promote social justice and human dignity in the policies and institutions which govern offenders and victims of crime through educational, legislative and rehabilitative programs.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The New Jersey Association on Correction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical appearance.