Behavioral Health Clinician - Full Time, Pediatric Assessment Center, Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a skilled behavioral health professional to conduct assessments and provide care for pediatric patients. The role involves collaboration with families and other professionals, ensuring effective treatment pathways and support for young patients in need of behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling required.
• LCSW or LPC license needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and maintain patient documentation.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals and families.
• Provide short-term therapy and crisis intervention.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's degree in social work

LCSW or LPC license

Job description

Job Description

Conducts abbreviated behavioral health evaluations to determine the most appropriate level of care treatment for pediatric patients starting at age 5.

1. Conduct clinical assessments, including "return to school" clearances, with clear and concise documentation around presenting problems and clinical recommendations for pediatric patients in need of behavioral health services.
2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation records according to policy.
3. Collaborate with other mental health professionals, parents, school administration, and/or other pertinent collaborators to coordinate care.
4. Conduct short-term therapy, when necessary, to help bridge patients to ongoing care.
5. Provide support, information, advocacy, and guidance through the system and linkage to outside behavioral health networks as necessary.
6. Engage with families; provide education, support, and crisis intervention as needed.
7. Manage appropriate transfers to alternate facilities for patients requiring inpatient hospitalization.
8. Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in behavioral health.
9. Complete all mandatory AHS trainings and competencies as assigned.
10. Perform all other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
2. LCSW or LPC license required.
3. Previous clinical experience with pediatric populations.
4. Spanish speaking a plus.

Competencies

1. Demonstrate expertise in psychosocial assessment, determination of appropriate level of care, and clinical interventions.
2. Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize workload.
3. Ability to work within a team and independently to make complex decisions with high accuracy.
4. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.