THERAPIST - ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM

Preferred Behavioral Health Group

Lakewood Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 70,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Staff Training and Development

Job summary

Preferred Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Therapist LCSW/LPC for our OPD - Adult Outpatient Department in Lakewood, NJ. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and adult treatment in an in-office setting.

The therapist will conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family and group therapy, while participating in multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely documentation and compliance with NJ regulations.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline.
NJ licensure as LCSW, LSW, LPC, LAC or LMFT.
Experience working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive intake assessments and determines level of care.
Outlines preliminary treatment plans addressing immediate client needs.
Facilitates individual, family and group therapy; manages group processes.
Provides case management and advocacy, coordinating with community resources.
Responds to mental health crises as needed (walk-ins, access calls).
Develops and reviews individualized treatment plans; tracks client progress.
Collaborates with Treatment Team to identify at-risk clients and engages them.
Participates in supervision and agency-wide clinical case reviews.
Completes medical record documentation within 24 hours.
Assists in schedule planning with leadership to meet population needs.
Adheres to NJ state regulations for practice with provisional license.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related mental health discipline

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY"\ for 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset.

If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized "Best Place to Work".

Job Title: Therapist LCSW / LPC

Program: OPD - Adult Outpatient Department

location: 700 Airport Road, Lakewood New Jersey 08701

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range $68,000.00 - $70,000.00

Great Time Off Benefits

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Job Description/Summary

The Therapist is Licensed person through New Jersey, who is recovery oriented in their trauma-informed approach to care. This individual possesses experience in treating adults and exhibits an understanding of evidenced based practice. The Therapist participates in the multidisciplinary team and seeks opportunities to learn and develop clinical skills. Working fully in office with clients.

Responsibilities

Conducts thorough intake assessments, formulates diagnosis based on clinical presentation, and determines appropriate level of care.
Outlines preliminary treatment plans that address the immediate needs of the client. Recommendations include identification of individual needs and plan outlines how these will be addressed.
Facilitates individual, family and group therapy. Begins and ends group on time, prepares any materials as required, initiates new or improved group processes based on needs of the population.
Provides case management as needed including timely and effective advocacy, consultation, service coordination, and phone contact to community resources and related professionals. Documentation reflects all contacts made with and/or on behalf of each client.
Responds to mental health crises as needed, i.e. walk-ins, access calls
Develops Individualized treatment plans and review of client progress within required timeframes. Problem List specifies problems in current, behavioral/observable terms and reflects integration of needs identified.
Collaborates with Treatment Team to identify clients that are at risk for discharge based on lack of contact, creatively engages vulnerable populations, and makes at least 3 attempts to engage client in accordance with policy, and beyond in high-risk cases.
Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
Completes all medical record documentation within 24 hours.
Consults with Leadership to determine schedule that meets the needs of the population served.
Participates in supervision with clinical supervisor weekly, and attends treatment team meetings, including agency-wide clinical case reviews.
Complies with NJ state regulations outlining requirements to practice with a provisional mental health license.

Competencies

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred/plus.
Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline
Licensure: NJ licensure as LCSW, LSW, LPC, LAC or LMFT
Experience: Working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs

Comprehensive Benefits Package