NJ4S-CLINICIAN YOUTH SERVICES

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for both 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ. Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. Our staff is at the core of everything we do, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset.

About the role

Provides screening, brief interventions, facilitation of treatment referrals, school consultation, and necessary referrals to community support as needed to students identified by their school as needing services.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services both in person and virtually to students as dispatched to a school within the HUB vicinage. Clinical services will include trauma-informed screening, brief interventions, facilitation of treatment referrals, school consultation, and making necessary referrals to community supports as needed/identified.
• Provide Tier 3 clinical services including clinical assessment, screening of suicide and substance use, service planning, ongoing clinical intervention strategies, and linkages to outside services when deemed necessary.
• Provides consultation to school staff and parents on various topics including suicide, eating disorders, school refusal, etc.
• Completes all paperwork and data entry within the prescribed time period.
• Assists with prevention programming as needed.

Competencies

• Computer proficiency, familiarity with Excel, Word, professional electronic record keeping portals.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates familiarity with organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Education: MSW, MA, MS, PhD
• Licensure: LCSW / LPC
• Experience: Three years of relevant experience providing therapy to children.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Valid NJ driver's license, safe driving record
• Fingerprinting per DCF regulations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
• Staff Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus program

Pay

LCSW/LPC $73,000.00

Schedule

Full Time