Full-time/Part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker Needed at Terradise Behavioral Healthcare in Paterson, NJ

We promote healthier communities by providing quality, safe, patient-centered healthcare services in medically under-served areas, regardless of ability to pay. We like to think globally and act locally. While serving our community, we are committed to becoming a model for other health centers to emulate. Our mission guides our work every day.

We are seeking employment of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is eager to work in a diverse environment. This person must have a passion to work in an under-served environment and must be a team player. The individual must believe in the mission and vision of Charter Oak Health Center in order to deliver top customer service.

SCHEDULE:

8 AM - 5 PM (Monday to Friday)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly as a clinician, in the office and the community, with assigned clients who experience symptoms of major mental illness and/or severe emotional disorders

• Effectively participates as a team member to advance common team goals; demonstrates a focus on collaboration

• Effectively and respectfully works with others who have diverse traditions, beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes, and behaviors

• Functions effectively within the organizational and financial structures of COHC and other external systems in which they interact

• Maintains the standards set forth by professional ethical guidelines and the code of conduct of COHC

• Works individually and within teams to improve skills and achieve performance goals and improve outcomes with a focus on choice & empowerment

• Identifies, prevents, and reports unsafe situations; uses appropriate procedures to assure safety environment

• Conducts brief, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate screening and conducts or arranges for more detailed assessments when indicated

• Creates and/or implements integrated care plans, ensures access to linked services, exchanges information among clients, family members, and providers

• Provides a range of brief, focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services for clients

• Assists with crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required

• Carries a caseload to clients including assessment, individual, group, and family therapy

• Ensures clients receive treatment services that are focused on presenting problems and clients request service

• Monitors client meetings, admission, continued to stay, and discharge criteria

• Ensures timely completion of reports and data submission

• On-call coverage during and after program hours as assigned

• Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expert knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for assigned populations, risk assessment, and crisis management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.

• Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience as a clinician is preferred.

• A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field is required.

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW in the state is required.

• Additional Qualifications: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

SALARY :

• Base Salary: $70,000- 85,000 per year

BENEFITS:

• Now offering a Sign-on Bonus!

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401k plan with company match

• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

• Life Insurance

• Profit Sharing

• Employee discounts with various vendors

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible Schedules

• Referral Bonuses

Submit your CV today!