Behavioral Health Clinician: Families & Individuals

United Family And Childrens Society; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Family And Childrens Society is seeking a Clinician to provide compassionate, evidence-informed behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The role may include assessments, intake evaluations, counseling, group services, and education.

The Clinician will maintain secure electronic records, adhere to ethical standards, and collaborate with families and community partners to support continuity of care. A NJ license or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field.
• Current eligibility to practice in New Jersey (LSW/LCSW/LPC or psychology license).
• Relevant counseling or clinical behavioral health experience.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning, ethics, confidentiality, crisis response, mandated reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned counseling caseload and provide clinically appropriate services.
• Conduct intake interviews, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Provide individual, couples, family, and/or group counseling.
• Maintain accurate, confidential EHRs in required format.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Ethics and confidentiality

Caseload management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field

NJ licensure eligibility (LSW/LCSW/LPC) or psychology license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

United Family And Childrens Society is seeking a Clinician to provide compassionate, evidence-informed behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The role may include assessments, intake evaluations, counseling, group services, and education.

The Clinician will maintain secure electronic records, adhere to ethical standards, and collaborate with families and community partners to support continuity of care. A NJ license or eligibility is required.