JOB SUMMARY: Provides individual, family, group psychotherapy/counseling, and assessments for mental health and dual diagnosis clients. Treatment based on wellness and recovery approach.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides individual, group, family therapy, case management services, and assessments.
- Conducts thorough initial and ongoing assessments involving the collection, analysis, and recording of significant bio-psychosocial information.
- Makes diagnoses.
- Maintains regular therapeutic contact with consumers.
- Advocates for consumers and makes indicated referrals.
- Coordinates treatment with relevant staff both inside and outside the agency.
- Utilizes agency/program IT system for communications and clinical purposes.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with agency standards, accreditation and funding source requirements.
- Participates in QM activities.
- Utilizes supervision and training as opportunities for enhancing professional competence.
- Submits schedule, all statistical reports/logs, and clinical reports within proscribed timelines.
- On-call duties
- Other duties as assigned.
- Performs all duties in a professional and ethical manner consistent with agency, licensing, COA, and profession standards
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s or doctoral level degree in mental health field;
- Licensed or near licensure LAC/LSW (LCSW or LPC preferred)
- Two years treatment experience in mental health and substance fields with adults, children, and families.
- Computer literate.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish is desirable.
WEEKLY WORK HOURS 40-hrs
SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm; one late night per week
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Marketing, Facilities, Transportation, and Nursing. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit programs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance. To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at : www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org.
DIR-19-00129
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you available one late night per week?
Education:
Experience:
- Mental health counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- LAC (Preferred)
- LSW (Preferred)
- LCSW (Preferred)
- LPC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
