Clinician LSW/LCSW or LAC/LPC - Wyckoff - Christian Health

Description

Salary: $57,500

About Christian Health:

We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team

Across our twelve campuses, eleven communities, six service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Clinician LSW/LCSW or LAC/LPC to join our Gracepoint partial hospitalization program. The Clinician provides clinical and concrete support services in mental health and substance use recovery in the setting of a partial hospital program and intensive outpatient program including individual, group and family psychotherapeutic, supportive and educational counseling, assessment and care planning. The individual is competent to care for patients in the following groups: adult (ages , and geriatric (ages Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.

Competencies:

• Conducts psychotherapeutic counseling and psychoeducation to consumers with a primary mental health diagnosis including those in recovery from a substance use disorder.
• Provides group, individual and family counseling.
• Assists in maintaining accurate, legible timely documentation, as per PHP policy, regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Conducts comprehensive initial evaluations and assessments in collaboration with psychiatric provider in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides, with patient consent, support, education and assistance to families regarding patient's diagnosis treatment, and discharge, including information and referrals required for appropriate discharge.
• Seeks and utilizes resources of community agencies, referring patients to available, appropriate community resources and services.
• Ensures continuity of care with collateral providers, community organizations and referral sources.
• Assesses discharge planning needs to facilitate implementation of effective transition plan in a timely & accurate manner.
• Assist in screening referrals together with PHP Interdisciplinary team.
• Serves as a clinical resource to PHP interdisciplinary team.
• Attends daily interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Contributes to the PHP Utilization Review process.
• Utilizes behavior measurement scales.
• Participates in the program's Quality Improvement Activities.
• Provides referral and linkage to community resources and services.
• Crisis intervention, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the psychiatric provider.
• Functions as primary therapist within the disciplinary team.
• Performs case management duties as indicated and clinically determined.
• Contributes to maintaining the curriculum by supporting review and updating of program content ensuring all material is current, relevant and evidence based.

Qualifications:

• At least two years experience in a hospital or psychiatric outpatient clinic preferred.
• Must be licensed by the State of New Jersey LSW, LCSW or LPC.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

Experience: At least two years experience in a hospital or psychiatric outpatient clinic preferred.

Schedule: 8am-4pm, Monday - Friday, weekend coverage when needed.

Education: MSW from an accredited school of social work and LSW/LCSW required OR Master's degree in counseling or related field from an accredited institution and LAC/LPC required.

Licensure: Must be licensed by the State of New Jersey LSW/LCSW or LAC/LPC.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:

• Discounted health insurance
• Dental Program
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Benefit plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.