Licensed Mental Health Professional

Oaks Integrated Care; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible spending plans

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care in Burlington County, NJ, is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join a community-based treatment program. You will deliver individual, group, and family counseling and perform clinical assessments to guide care plans.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline, state licensure (LSW/LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) and at least 3 years post-licensure experience; travel across NJ may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline.
• Licensed as LSW/LCSW, LPC, or LMFT with a minimum of 3 years post-licensure experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage and assess consumer strengths and needs.
• Provide written clinical eligibility assessments and level-of-care recommendations.
• Determine clinical eligibility and appropriateness for diversion.
• Refer participants to appropriate treatment providers and services.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate with treatment providers regarding participant progress.
• Conduct in-person evaluations at Burlington County Jail and Atlantic County Jail as needed.
• Travel throughout New Jersey and to the tri-state area as needed.
• Provide 24/7 on-call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain clinical records meeting agency policies and standards.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Crisis management

Independent and team work

Clinical writing

Technology navigation

Education

Master’s degree in mental health

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional, you will work within a community based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (Some evenings and weekends as needed)

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of mental health and co-occurring disorders and best practice interventions; knowledge of the DSM-V and standard assessment tools; ability to provide individual, group, and family counseling; have proficient clinical writing skills; have the ability to effectively navigate technology, including Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office, and online communication tools; the ability to assess and appropriately manage crisis situations; and the ability to work both independently and within a team setting.

Responsibilities:

• Engage and assess consumer strengths and needs
• Provide written clinical eligibility assessments and level-of-care recommendations
• Determine clinical eligibility and appropriateness for diversion.
• Refer participants to appropriate treatment providers and services.
• Conduct initial and on-going assessments and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate with treatment providers regarding participant progress
• Conduct in-person evaluations at: Burlington County Jail and Atlantic County Jail Burlington County female inmates housed there), as needed
• Assist the Case Manager with navigating community support to resources available across the community (as needed)
• Work across multiple counties based on program need
• Attend monthly MHDP, Oaks, and treatment team meetings and court hearings, as needed.
• Collaborating with the Clinical Team, Judicial staff, and other stakeholders
• Assist in the development of the individualized service plan
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews of Mental Health Diversion Program applicants
• Review relevant medical, psychiatric, psychological, and correctional records
• Collaboratively develop person-centered treatment plans to address individuals’ goals
• Engage in crisis intervention when necessary
• Maintain required level of service
• Provide supportive telephone contact, as needed
• Maintain clinical records that meet all applicable agency policies for timeliness, regulatory and professional standards, and thoroughly document qualitative aspects of care
• Travel throughout the state of New Jersey, and out of state travel in the tri-state area as needed
• Cooperate with all investigations, internal and externally
• Provide 24 hours/7 days a week on call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• All other duties, as assigned
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Flexible spending plans
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline; licensure as an LSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT; with a minimum of 3 years’ post-licensure experience required;

Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status. All applicants when hired must submit to a drug screening, background check and fingerprinting.

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