Licensed Clinician Worker-Hybrid

Owen Health Care; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Health Care is seeking a Licensed Clinician (Behavioral Health) to deliver mental health and substance use services, including assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, care coordination, and documentation in line with NJ DMHAS requirements.

The role covers individual, group, and family therapy, biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals to psychiatry, detox, and community supports, with documentation in NJSAMS and the agency EHR.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Active NJ license/credential in good standing (LCSW, LSW, LPC, LAC, LCADC/CADC as applicable).
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to document accurately in EHR; familiarity with NJSAMS preferred.
• Knowledge of NJ levels of care and MH/SUD referral pathways preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide MH/SUD therapy: individual, group, and family sessions.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Coordinate referrals for psychiatry, detox, MAT, and community supports.
• Maintain compliant clinical records in NJSAMS and EHR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization/Time management

Independence & collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/ Counseling/ Psychology

NJ license (LCSW/LSW/LPC/LAC/LCADC/CADC)

Tools

EHR documentation systems

Job description

Licensed Clinician (Behavioral Health – Mental Health & Substance Use Services)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Licensed Clinician provides mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) clinical services, including assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy/counseling, care coordination, and documentation, in accordance with agency policy and NJ regulatory/DMHAS requirements.

Clinical Services (MH & SUD)

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy/counseling to assigned caseload.
• Complete MH and/or SUD biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic impressions (as within scope), screening tools, and ongoing reassessments.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans that address MH symptoms, SUD needs, co-occurring conditions, risk factors, and recovery goals.
• Provide evidence-informed interventions (e.g., CBT, MI, relapse prevention, skill-building, psychoeducation) within scope of practice.
• Deliver client and family education on mental health conditions, substance use, medications (as appropriate), relapse prevention, coping skills, and available supports.
• Provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment/safety planning, de-escalation, and emergency coordination as needed.
• Coordinate and make appropriate referrals for MH and SUD needs (e.g., psychiatry/med management, detox, inpatient/residential, IOP/OP, MAT providers, primary care, shelters, benefits, DDD/support services, community recovery supports).

Care Coordination and Case Management

• Provide clinical case management and maintain regular contact with clients and collateral supports (with proper consent and confidentiality requirements).
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary coordination to support integrated MH/SUD care.
• Support continuity of care including discharge planning, step-down/step-up transitions, aftercare planning, and follow-up when assigned.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete required intakes and ongoing documentation in NJSAMS and the agency EHR (as applicable to program requirements).
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical records consistent with DMHAS, payer, and agency standards (including progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, releases, and discharge documentation).
• Follow agency policies and procedures; communicate clinical/program improvement needs to leadership as appropriate.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and required in-services.
• Participate in an on-call rotation if assigned.
• Support positive community relationships and outreach activities as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Active New Jersey license/credential in good standing (accepted credentials may include):
  • LCSW / LSW
  • LPC / LAC
  • LCADC / CADC (as applicable to program/role)
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Excellent written/oral communication and strong organization/time-management skills.
• Computer proficiency and ability to document accurately in EHR systems; NJSAMS familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of NJ levels of care, MH/SUD referral pathways, and co-occurring treatment practices preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively (flexibility, accountability, professionalism).

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The requirements below are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively (speech/hearing or alternative communication).
• Ability to read/review electronic and paper records.
• Ability to use computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to move safely within office and/or community-based settings; occasional travel may be required.

Work Environment

• Office and/or community-based setting with moderate noise and controlled temperatures.
• Regular interaction with clients and others who may be distressed or in crisis.

Disclaimer: This job description is a general guide and is not exhaustive. Duties may change based on program needs and supervisory direction.