D105 - Adult MH Outpat - Clinician

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients. Elicit client participation in the development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions. Participate in Individual counseling, Group counseling, Court Attendance if applicable. Complete collaborative documentation. Identifies and provides intervention for potential crisis situations. Maintains caseloads. Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed. Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge. Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery. Collect and review referral information and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews. If the client is admitted, coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment. Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including case notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and Outcomes. Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients. Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.

Qualifications

Master's degree in the field of social service (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling) or related field, such as counseling. (Required) License eligible in one of the following: LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) required. (Required) Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) (Preferred) At least two (2) years of postmaster's experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment in a community-based environment preferred Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population. Additional Benefits: Flexible spending accounts Short and long-term disability coverage 11 Paid holidays Voluntary Life Insurance If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.