ADULT THERAPIST

Hampton Hospital; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking a full-time Outpatient Therapist to provide psychiatric and behavioral health services to adults in our counseling center located in New Jersey. The role focuses on mental health and dual diagnosis treatment with responsibilities including clinical assessment, discharge planning, and participation in a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate must hold a current LAC/LPC/LSW or LCSW license with at least 1 year of relevant experience, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Must have a current LAC, LPC, LSW or LCSW licensure with 1+ year of experience in a similar outpatient setting.
• Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and group/individual therapy is preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments.
• Manage a caseload of up to 12–15 clients.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Biopsychosocial assessments

Caseload management

Coordination of care

Safety planning

Discharge planning

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Education

Licensed clinical license (LAC/LPC/LSW/LCSW)

Job description

Responsibilities

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission. Offering the most advanced behavioral health treatments for adolescents, adults, and seniors, Hampton is a place where lives are turned around and hope is restored.

website: Hampton Behavioral Health Center | Psychiatric Care Since 1986 (hamptonhospital.com)

In our Outpatient center, our dedicated, professionally licensed therapists facilitate group therapy focusing on a variety of mental health topics including recovery, relapse prevention and coping skills. Our goal is to reduce the negative symptoms of mental illness and help stabilize individuals in order to live safe and productive lives.

This is a Full-time Outpatient Therapist position with a focus is on Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis treatment to Adults. You will assume responsibility for all aspects of clinical assessment, treatment of designated patients in the Hampton Counseling Center, discharge planning as needed, participation as a member of multidisciplinary treatment team. This position will be responsible for traditional outpatient therapy with our patients.

We require that you have a minimum of 1-2 years clinical expertise in individual, group, family and marital therapy. Previous experience in clinical assessment, case management, discharge planning; strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

Must have a LAC, LPC, LSW or LCSW with 1+ year experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate group therapy
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments
• Manage a caseload of up to 12-15
• Coordinate care with family and external providers
• Safety planning
• Discharge planning
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.

EEO Statement

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