Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Forge Health; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Health is seeking a dedicated Clinician to join our growing team in Princeton, NJ. You will provide high-quality mental health services via telehealth and in-person, serving individuals with addiction and mental health conditions. This role is integral to our mission of delivering evidence-based care that achieves optimal outcomes for our clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with experience

Comprehensive paid time off package

Annual continuing education allocations

Parental leave

Annual subscription to a leading meditation app

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid, unrestricted license in New Jersey as a LCSW or similar.
• Experience in mental health and substance use treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates outpatient programs for mental health conditions.
• Conducts individual and group counseling.
• Assesses clients using DSM criteria and prepares treatment plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Assessment

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective “one-stop-shop” care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payer-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral health care.

At Forge, clinical care is paramount – it’s the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. With our current clinical footprint in the greater Northeast, we have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts – and we’re growing! For the third consecutive year, were thrilled to share that Forge Health has been recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America– a remarkable honor that is a testament to our team's relentless commitment to our mission.

If you are passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care for individuals in need through an innovative practice, then Forge is the right fit for you!

Who we're looking for:

A passionate, dedicated, sharp mental health provider who wants to be part of a growing, collaborative team. As a Clinician, you will be providing best in class mental health services that will be delivered via telehealth and in person, designed specifically to treat addiction and mental health conditions for the populations we serve. This position sits in our Princeton, NJ office and reports directly to our Clinic Director. As a client centered organization, your schedule will be aligned with the needs of the community and determined in conjunction with your Clinic Director. Please note, all clinical positions require a minimum of two evening shifts per week, which may be in person depending on the community need.

What you'll be doing:

• Facilitates traditional outpatient and intensive outpatient programs and services for Mental Health conditions, and substance use disorder, including individual and family therapy, as well as case management for a caseload of individual client services.
• Responsible for assessing client for co-occurring and mental health needs using DSM criteria.
• Completion of Initial Assessments for clients, as well as assessing for appropriate level of care.
• Obtain and review records relevant to the current treatment episode, and contact to relevant referral sources, family or outside systems as needed.
• Prepare (as needed) and maintain treatment plan and necessary revisions, in conjunction with the care team.
• Coordinate with discharge planner regarding continuing care and recommendations for discharge.
• Documentation of all counseling services in clinical records.
• Maintain all necessary logs required for administrative tracking.
• Complete relevant state-required work for clients on your caseload.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team assigned to the client and participate in case management meetings.
• Conduct individual and group counseling.
• Communicate with family members, attorneys, EAPs, doctors or other outside resources, as needed, within provision of consent to release documents, and document all communications.
• Initiate releases, contracts for safety or any other necessary documents as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and other functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need:

• Valid, unrestricted license in New Jersey as a LCSW or similar credentials including LSW, LAC, LPC or LMFT.
• Masters Degree in Social Work or a similar field

Why Forge?

The opportunity:

Our team refuses to compromise on integrity, and we look for talented, driven hard workers who hold the same passion for the pursuit of high quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that we do. Our collective passion is driven and embodied by our core values:

• Fulfilling: Our work creates lives that are complete and self-actualized, enabling stronger families and communities – and a therapeutic community rewarded by success
• Optimistic:Our passionate positivity and empathy overcome setbacks and get you to your goals, scientifically and humanely
• Reciprocal:Without mutual trust and commitment, there can be no progress
• Grateful:We profoundly recognize and appreciate the trust of our patients and the commitment of our clinicians
• Evidence-Based: We are committed to measurable outcomes, which provide confidence to our patients and creates a standard of care for ourselves and others

The package:

At Forge, our people are our greatest asset. We’re collaborative, empathetic, and passionate. We learn from our mistakes, we carve out time to breathe, and we are celebrated for our wins. In short, we know that we can’t do what we do without you! So, we designed a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that reflects our appreciation of our people:

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Comprehensive paid time off package
• Annual time off to volunteer
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allocations
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision package
• Annual subscription to a leading meditation app
• An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
• Internal supervision opportunities
• Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
• Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We give equal consideration to all applicants when filling positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, genetic information, marital status, and/or any other status not related to an applicant’s ability to perform the job duties. All employment practices will be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We will also fully comply with regulations and requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA amendments Act (ADAAA). We will not discriminate against applicants or other individuals with real or perceived disabilities. When needed, we will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.

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