Co-Occurring Therapist

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Northfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free supervision toward licensure

CEU training opportunities

PTO 3.2 weeks in first year

Medical, vision, dental & life保险

403(b) employer match

9 agency-paid holidays

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services in New Jersey seeks a licensed clinician to deliver clinical assessments, counseling, and psychotherapy under supervision.

The full-time role includes evaluations, treatment planning, documentation in EMR, collaboration with referral sources, and participation in professional development, with some evening hours and a strong commitment to serving diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling and licensure (LSW/LAC/LMFT/LPC/LCSW).
• Active licensure and working towards CADC/LCADC certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and psychosocial histories.
• Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy services.
• Maintain treatment records per NJ regulations and EMR usage.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MSW or Counseling Doctorate

Tools

EMR Software

Job description

Provides clinical assessment, counseling, and psychotherapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups. Conducts evaluations, including mental status examinations and psychosocial histories, to diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans using accepted diagnostic classifications (e.g., DSM). Delivers ongoing clinical social work and/or psychotherapeutic counseling to address mental health symptoms, psychosocial stressors, and relationship challenges. Engages in clinical consultation through case discussions, treatment planning, and client-centered advocacy, collaborating with relevant individuals and entities to support therapeutic goals.All services are completed under the supervision of a qualified supervisor in compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code Title 13, Chapters 34, 34C, and 44G.Maintains contact with referring agencies and related people, and with community resources used for referral. Maintains treatment records completing documentation in a timely manner. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about this consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group.Hours:Full time, some evening hours required.This is a 40 hour full time benefitted position which includes some evenings required:Free Supervision provided towards licensureFree CEU training opportunities, paid training days3.2 weeks of PTO in first yearMedical, vision, dental & life insurance benefits403(b) employee participation and employer match9 Agency-paid holidaysAbout Legacy Treatment Services:Legacy Treatment Services is a behavioral and mental health social services agency. Legacy providers services to over 20,000 adults, youth, and adolescents throughout New Jersey. Legacy’s mission is to change the behavioral health and social service outcomes for people of all ages from surviving to thriving.Education, Skills, & Experience:Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work or counseling or doctorate in counseling with at least one year of experience. Required licensure as an LSW/LAC/LMFT/LPC/LCSW and actively working towards certification as a CADC or licensure as a LCADC.Must have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and writing. Needs to be computer literate and be proficient in using agency’s Electronic Medical Record, and applicable software required for job, including but not limited to Email, Internet, Fax. Copier. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and if duties require driving be able to drive agency vehicle. Must be able to professionally handle stressful situations.Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LTS456