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THERAPIST ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM - LCSW / LPC
full-time•Lakewood
About this role
If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.
Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!
Job Title: Therapist LCSW / LPC
Program: OPD - Adult Outpatient Department
location: 700 Airport Road, Lakewood New Jersey 08701
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000.00
Job Description/Summary
The Therapist is a Fully Licensed person and family-centered clinician, who is recovery oriented in their trauma-informed approach to care. This individual possesses experience in treating adults and exhibits an understanding of evidenced based practice. The Therapist participates in the multidisciplinary team and seeks opportunities to learn and develop clinical skills. Working fully in office with clients.
Responsibilities
- Conducts thorough intake assessments, formulates diagnosis based on clinical presentation, and determines appropriate level of care.
- Outlines preliminary treatment plans that address the immediate needs of the client. Recommendations include identification of individual needs and plan outlines how these will be addressed.
- Facilitates individual, family and group therapy. Begins and ends group on time, prepares any materials as required, initiates new or improved group processes based on needs of the population.
- Provides case management as needed including timely and effective advocacy, consultation, service coordination, and phone contact to community resources and related professionals. Documentation reflects all contacts made with and/or on behalf of each client.
- Responds to mental health crises as needed, i.e. walk-ins, access calls
- Develops Individualized treatment plans and review of client progress within required timeframes. Problem List specifies problems in current, behavioral/observable terms and reflects integration of needs identified.
- Collaborates with Treatment Team to identify clients that are at risk for discharge based on lack of contact, creatively engages vulnerable populations, and makes at least 3 attempts to engage client in accordance with policy, and beyond in high-risk cases.
- Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
- Completes all medical record documentation within 24 hours.
- Consults with Leadership to determine schedule that meets the needs of the population served.
- Participates in supervision with clinical supervisor weekly, and attends treatment team meetings, including agency-wide clinical case reviews.
- Complies with NJ state regulations outlining requirements to practice with a provisional mental health license.
Competencies
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline
- Licensure: NJ licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
- Experience: Working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
o 403(b) Retirement Plan
o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
o Long Term Disability Insurance
o Life and AD&D Insurance
o Employee Assistance Program
o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
o Staff Training and Development Opportunities
o Employee Referral Bonus program
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What you'll do
- The Therapist conducts intake assessments, formulates diagnoses, and develops treatment plans. They facilitate therapy sessions and provide case management while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
About PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY
Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the leading behavioral healthcare organization in central New Jersey. The organization oversees the provision of programs and services that teach, improve, enhance and maintain mental health and healthy lifestyles for children, teens, adults and seniors. A complete array of behavioral healthcare is encompassed, ranging from preventing substance abuse and other forms of abuse in children and teens to substance abuse and mental health counseling, outpatient and residential services for children, youth and adults to programs geared specifically to meet the changed needs of senior citizens.
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