CLINICIAN IHRP

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,250 - 68,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance

Staff Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus program

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization based in New Jersey is seeking an IHRP Clinician to provide clinical interventions for clients. Responsibilities include facilitating positive parent-child interactions, conducting assessments, and providing individual therapy for mental health issues. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and be qualified for substance use disorder treatment in New Jersey. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary of $62,500, with a bonus of $500.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a substance use related field and children preferred.
• Qualified to provide substance use disorder treatment independently in New Jersey as either a LPC, LCSW, LCADC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist.
• Valid NJ Driver's License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and appropriate clinical intervention as the parent-child clinician.
• Deliver treatment to facilitate positive parent-child interactions.
• Co-facilitate weekly parent-child therapy group.
• Conduct developmental screenings for client’s child.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessment.

Skills

Proficiently communicates - written and verbal

Demonstrates empathy and compassion

Knowledge of Addictions

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Overview

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

Job Title: IHRP Clinician

Program: IHRP - In Home Recovery Program

Location: Main office 700 Airport Road, Lakewood New Jersey

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $62,500.00

Bonus: $500.00

Job Description/Summary

Provide effective and appropriate clinical intervention as the parent-child clinician for six clients and the individual/substance use clinician for six clients. Flexible work schedule requires ability to work evenings and rotate a 24/7 on-call schedule. In addition, these dynamic individuals must possess a trauma-informed skillset to work with the target population for cross training.

Responsibilities

• Undergo cross-training to effectively act as parent-child and individual/substance use clinician.
• Deliver treatment to facilitate positive parent‐child interactions and optimal child development.
• Promote reflective capacity utilizing an infant mental health approach..
• Co-facilitate weekly parent-child therapy group (Social Club)
• Attend all required trainings.
• Submit all required data to supervisor and evaluator.
• Participate in technical assistance (TA) meetings and calls.
• Attend weekly parent-child outpatient group; one evening per week.
• Conduct toxicology screens with clients at every encounter, observing the toxicology screen when client is of the same gender.
• Facilitate positive parent-child interactions and optimal child development through effective treatment.
• Conduct developmental screenings for client’s child.
• Address child safety issues including but not limited to safe, adequate sleep.
• Refer client to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), as appropriate.
• Co-construct treatment goals related to recovery, education, employment, healthy relationships, family communication, and/or legal issues with each individual client.
• Provide individual psychotherapy to address comorbid mental health issues.
• Collaborate with other systems to coordinate care to support the client and child, including with the MAT provider as needed.
• Work in close collaboration with DCP&P local office from the time of the referral until the client is discharged
• Frequently communicate with the assigned DCP&P caseworker via phone/encrypted email about client’s progress and any concerns about the client’s functioning
• Meet monthly with IHRP Team, DCP&P caseworker, supervisor, and DCP&P/IHRP liaison at local DCP&P office to review case progress
• Notify the DCP&P caseworker when a client relapse
• Demonstrates ability to assess risk category, mental status, level of compliance and motivation, clients’ needs and provide applicable interventions, targeting parental recovery and psychological well-being.
• Utilize the tools of Family Based Recovery (FBR)
• Perform comprehensive mental health assessment.
• Formulate service plan.
• Evening hours are required.

Competencies

• Proficiently communicates - written and verbal
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion
• Knowledge of Addictions

Qualifications

• Education - Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Experience - Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a substance use related field and children preferred.
• Licensure - Qualified to provide substance use disorder treatment independently in New Jersey as either a LPC, LCSW, LCADC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist
• License -Valid NJ Driver\'s License in good standing

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• o 403(b) Retirement Plan
• o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• o Long Term Disability Insurance
• o Life and AD&D Insurance
• o Employee Assistance Program
• o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
• o Staff Training and Development Opportunities
• o Employee Referral Bonus program
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