ADMISSIONS / PROGRAM COUNSELOR LICENSED THERAPIST

*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**”, please submit your resume today!* **Job Title: Admissions/Program Counselor** **Program: IOTSS / Partial Care** **Position Type: Full Time** **Location: 725 Airport Road, Lakewood New Jersey 08701** **Salary: $50,000.00** **Job Description/Summary** Performs comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments on adults 18+ seeking outpatient mental health services. Collaborates with Clinical Director and Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff. Provides referrals outside the department when appropriate. **Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities** - Review incoming referrals, process within 24 hours of receipt, and coordinate and schedule intake appointments in a timely manner. - Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulate diagnosis: - Diagnosis is congruent with assessment content, and assessments completed in compliance with organization policy. - Written assessments include MSE, provisional diagnosis, risk category, level of compliance and preliminary treatment plan with recommendations for ongoing treatment. - Demonstrates familiarity about psychotropic medication use, side effects, and indications for psychiatric intervention. - Admits/Refers clients to agency program(s) or external service providers according to current needs and/or clinical recommendation - Recommendations include identification of special treatment needs or referral of high-risk clients. - Collaborates with Clinical Director and Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff. - Complete medical record documentation: - Medical record documentation will comply with organization policy - Records will reflect client contact within required time frames - Records will reflect referrals for separate assessments as per policy - Problem List will reflect current integration of client needs - Provide crisis intervention support when clients present in crisis during intake appointments or when presenting symptomology indicates a need for immediate clinical response - Adheres to appointment and office assignment schedule - Manages a small caseload and provides coverage for clinicians as operational needs allow (IOTSS) - Completes all necessary third-party billing documentation; - Ensures accuracy of caseload reports; - Participates in supervision and attends staff meetings as directed; - Is available for evaluations, examinations and court appearances as necessary to protect the interest of the client and of PBH, for a negotiated fee; - Completes all Individual Service Plans with Adult Partial Care clients. - Plans and facilitates therapeutic groups and activities, which involve psycho- education, medication education, nutrition, group counseling, behavior management, community meetings, coping skills, pre-vocational skills, social skills, daily living skills, leisure activities, and alcohol/drug education, support groups as needed. - Have primary responsibility for service coordination, provision or arrangement of services needed, personal advocacy, and development, review and updating of individual treatment and service…