Behavioral Health Clinician - (LPC/LCSW) - Full Time - Days - Shift Varies - M-F - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, NJ

Job description

Provide psychotherapeutic services including individual, family, and group treatment for children, adolescents and/or young adults.
(Shift hours - 11AM-7PM twice a week, and three days 9AM-5PM or 10AM-6PM (Preferably). Two of those days can be virtual but not Wednesday or Fridays)
• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments for pediatric aged patients seeking behavioral health services.
• Along with patient, and potential parent/guardian, develop treatment plans, including clear problem statement, treatment goal(s), with measurable, relevant objectives for a range of behavioral health concerns.
• Able to provide individual, group, and family therapy services.
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals to coordinate care.
• Complete and analyze evidenced based screening tools and assessments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation records.
• 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.
• Advocate for patients and assist them in accessing community resources.
• Complete all mandatory AH trainings and competencies as assigned
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field
• State licensure required (e.g., LCSW, LPC etc.) or license-eligible with active supervision.
• Prior experience with pediatric population (children, adolescents and/or young adults)
• Ability to work 2 evenings per week.
• 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.