CLINICIAN - LCSW / LPC

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 for consideration! **Job Title: Clinician LCSW / LPC** **Program: PCCF - Preferred Center for Children Families** **location: 1500 Route 88, Brick New Jersey** **Position Type: Full Time 30 Hours Evening Hours** **Salary: $70,000.00** **Job Description/Summary** This 30 hour full time position requires a terminally licensed person and family-centered clinician, who is recovery oriented in their trauma-informed approach to care. This individual possesses experience in treating children and families and exhibits an understanding of evidenced based practice. The Clinician participates in a multidisciplinary team and seeks opportunities to learn and develop clinical skills **Responsibilities** - Conducts thorough intake assessments, formulates diagnosis based on clinical presentation, and determines appropriate level of care. - Adheres to assigned productivity of service numbers for PCCF full time clinicians. - 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 clients 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. - Participate in supervision with the program director 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. - Completes assigned e-learning within required time frames. - Submits updated licenses to HR in a timely manner. **Competencies** - Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. - Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook. - Demonstrates familiarity with organizational policy and procedure. **Qualifications** - **Education:** Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health disc…