Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW/LPC) - Part Time - 22.5 hours per week - Florham Park, NJ

Job description

Provide short-term psychotherapeutic services including individual, martial, family, and group treatment.
The position requires one evening shift per week (11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) and one remote workday per week. The remaining hours can be worked on a 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. schedule. Days are generally flexible; however, Mondays are required on-site for team meetings.
Please note that the remote workday will be available only after the clinician has established and consistently maintained their caseload.
• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments for adult patients seeking behavioral health services to determine need for treatment of behavioral issues.
• Complete and analyze evidenced based screening tools and assessments.
• Provides individual, group and family counseling for adult patients.
• Along with patient, develop treatment plans, including clear problem statement, treatment goal(s), with measurable, relevant objectives for a range of behavioral health concerns.
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals to coordinate care.
• Completes required documentation and charting of patient encounters in a timely manner.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of behavioral health.
• Meets with supervisor for clinical supervision, participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, concerns and planning.
• Advocates for patients and assist them in accessing community resources.
• Completes all mandatory AHS trainings and competencies as assigned.

Requirements -
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field
• NJ State licensure required (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or license-eligible with active supervision.
• Prior experience in behavioral health settings preferred.
• Bilingual a plus

Competencies -
• Demonstrates ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, screens effectively for suicide and violence risk as well as abuse and neglect.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable, patient centered goals, utilizes evidence based therapeutic approaches appropriate to the presenting problem(s).
• Can build rapport and trust quickly with a range of patients, uses active listening skills, reflective statements and nonjudgemental language, conveys understanding and acceptance without reinforcing maladaptive behaviors.
• Maintains clear, timely and accurate clinical notes that meet legal and departmental standards, manages caseload effectively.
• Upholds professional ethical standards, maintains appropriate boundaries and therapeutic relationships.