Clinician LSW/LCSW or LAC/LPC

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

About The Position

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. 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 Gracepoint provides individual, group and family psychotherapeutic, supportive and educational counseling, comprehensive care planning and concrete support services in the setting of a partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program focusing on mental health and substance use recovery. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in an outpatient or inpatient mental health setting and experience facilitating group required.
MSW from an accredited school of social work and LSW required, LCSW preferred OR Master's degree in counseling or related field from an accredited institution and LAC required, LPC preferred. Clinical supervision provided on site to those seeking hours toward LCSW licensure.
Must be licensed by the State of New Jersey LSW, LCSW or LPC.
At least one year 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.
Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.