THERAPIST - ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, Preferred Behavioral Health Group is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ. Our mission is to change lives and save lives across New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions, encouraging staff development and embracing a growth mindset.

About the role

The Therapist is a licensed professional in New Jersey, recovery-oriented with a trauma-informed approach to care. This role involves treating adults using evidence-based practices, participating in a multidisciplinary team, and developing clinical skills. The position is fully in-office with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough intake assessments, formulates diagnoses based on clinical presentation, and determines appropriate level of care.
• Outlines preliminary treatment plans addressing the immediate needs of the client, including identification of individual needs and how these will be addressed.
• Facilitates individual, family, and group therapy, ensuring groups start and end on time, preparing required materials, and improving group processes based on population needs.
• Provides case management as needed, including advocacy, consultation, service coordination, and contact with community resources and professionals. Documents all interactions.
• Responds to mental health crises, such as walk-ins and access calls.
• Develops individualized treatment plans and reviews client progress within required timeframes, specifying problems in behavioral/observable terms.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to identify clients at risk for discharge due to lack of contact, creatively engages vulnerable populations, and makes at least 3 attempts to engage clients (more in high-risk cases).
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Completes all medical record documentation within 24 hours.
• Consults with Leadership to determine a schedule that meets the needs of the population served.
• Participates in weekly supervision with a clinical supervisor and attends treatment team meetings, including agency-wide clinical case reviews.
• Complies with NJ state regulations outlining requirements to practice with a provisional mental health license.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline.
• NJ licensure as LCSW or LPC.
• Experience working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance)
• Staff Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pay

$72,000.00 - $75,000.00

Location: 700 Airport Road, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701
Position Type: Full Time