Behavioral Health Clinician (LSW) - Per Diem - 8AM-4PM - 2-3 days per week - Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, NJ

Job description

Provide short-term psychotherapeutic services including individual, martial, family, and group treatment.
• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments for 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 patients.
• Along with patient, develop treatment plans for patient, 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.

Qualifications -
• MA degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology
• LSW license required, LCSW/LPC highly pref. Ph.d or Psy.D accepted.
• Previous clinical/counseling experience in an outpatient setting 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.