Ffs Clinician - Rate Increase

Therapist Fee For Service

Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ, has opportunities available in our children's department for creative and dynamic licensed therapists/clinicians to be an integral part of our team. Those interested in trauma informed care, that value a collaborative environment where excellent training opportunities and room for growth need apply.

Job Description/Summary

Individual needs of persons served are addressed including assessment and evaluation, referral, follow-up services, individual, group, and family therapy. Clinicians shall provide program services in locations that meet the needs of the persons served including traditional offices, residence, and community resource sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments, formulate diagnosis and preliminary treatment plan:
  Diagnosis is congruent with assessment content.
• Assessments will be thoroughly completed in compliance with organization policy.
• Written assessments include mental status examination, provisional multi-axial diagnosis, and preliminary treatment plan with recommendations for ongoing treatment.
• The preliminary treatment plan addresses immediate, emergent needs of the client. Recommendations include identification of special treatment needs or referral of high-risk clients.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy to assigned caseload:
• Progress notes address treatment goals and objectives and changes in mental health status.
• Medical record contains progress notes within 24 hours for each face to face contact, telephone calls, and collateral contacts.
• Provide case management

Qualifications

• Education Master's Degree in Social Work or mental health counseling
• Clinical licensure as LAC, and LSW with 2 years related experience
• LCSW, and LPC with 2 years working with children
• Substance Abuse certification,
• Trauma certification and
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.