Clinician II- Bilingual Preferred (EISS)

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is seeking a clinician responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical behavioral health services within the EISS program. This role involves conducting assessments, providing counseling, and maintaining case documentation.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and be bilingual in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include client advocacy and collaboration with treatment staff. Ethical behavior and professionalism are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to conduct assessments and provide counseling.
• Familiarity with documentation practices in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of clients.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling.
• Coordinate treatment with relevant staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the coordination and delivery of clinical behavioral health services designed to meet the wellness and recovery needs of clients within the EISS program. Depending on program objectives, these services may include resource development, assessments and counseling provided individually or in a group setting and may include the consumers family members.

Intake

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments involving the collection, analysis, and recording of significant bio-psychosocial information. Makes diagnoses

Clinical Services

• Provide individual, family and group counseling to consumers as needed.
• Provide psychoeducation for individuals and groups to reduce resistance to mental health treatment and enhance engagement.
• Maintain regular therapeutic contact with clients, including the provision of on-site services and support.
• Treatment plans for clients on medication prescribed by program staff will be done in consultation with the prescriber.

Documentation

• Enter reports and assessments into information technology system as indicated by the Program Director.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with agency standards, accreditation and funding source requirements

Case Management

• Coordinate treatment with relevant staff both inside and outside the agency.
• Communicate observations and information about clients to the program supervisor, prescriber and treatment team.
• Advocate for consumers and makes indicated referrals

Productivity

• Clinicians are expected to spend 65% of their time in face to face consumer contact and to provide routine productivity reports to their supervisor.
• All schedules, statistical reports/logs, and clinical reports are to be submitted within proscribed timelines.
• Documentation should be completed in electronic health record within 24 hours of service delivery.

EISS Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in Mobile Outreach responses for the initial evaluation and referral of consumers to the EISS program.
• Provides crisis intervention

Other Duties

• Participate in the Quality Improvement process and specific quality initiatives for the program.
• Utilize supervision and training as opportunities for enhancing professional competence.
• Perform all duties in a professional and ethical manner consistent with agency, licensing, COA, and professional standards.
• On-call duties on a rotating schedule with clinical team.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.
• Computer literate

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

no