Clinician (FT) - Partial Care

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark; Union City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark in Union City, NJ seeks a Full Time Clinician for the Partial Care program. The Clinician coordinates services, develops treatment plans, and provides case management to adults with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities include advocacy, group facilitation, collaboration with the PC team and psychiatrist, and maintaining regulatory-compliant documentation. A Master’s in a mental health field and valid licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health or related field.
• Valid LSW or LAC for Clinician I position.
• Valid LCSW or LPC for Clinician II position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and develop individual treatment plans.
• Provide case management and support to Partial Care clients.
• Advocate for client needs and coordinate with PC psychiatrist.
• Document in compliance with regulatory standards and maintain caseload.

Skills

Case management

Client advocacy

Group facilitation

Recovery planning

Education

Master’s degree in mental health or related field

Job description

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Northern New Jersey.

We are currently seeking a Full Time Clinician for our Partial Care department located in Union City, New Jersey. Partial Care is a day treatment program for severely and persistently mentally ill patients who require structure, intensive treatment, and close medication monitoring to prevent hospitalization.

Job Duties:

The Clinician bears primary responsibility for service coordination, provision or arrangement of services needed, personal advocacy, and development, review, and updating of individual treatment and service plans. The Clinician provides case management and support to PC clients; advocates for client needs; facilitates psycho-educational and skill building groups; develops individual recovery plans with clients; functions as part of the PC Team; interfaces with the PC psychiatrist; maintains collateral contacts with other providers in the community on behalf of clients; carries a caseload; and prepares documents in compliance with regulatory standards. The following duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements associated with the position. Marginal functions of the position incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties have been excluded from this job description.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in mental health or related field
• Valid LSW or LAC for ClinicianI position
• Valid LCSW or LPC for Clinician II position

In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Salary: $60k-$65k