Full-time/Part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Needed at Voice Counseling and Life Skills Consultation Center in Jersey City, 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 (LCSW) 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.

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
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.

POSITION CORE COMPETENCIES:
Establishes a positive rapport and trust with clients and co-workers; demonstrates trustworthiness.
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, and exchanges information among clients, family members, and providers.
Provides a range of brief, focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services for clients.

DUTIES & 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 & BENEFITS:
Now offering a Sign-on Bonus!
Base Salary: $70,000-85,000 per year
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
EEO MINORITIES/WOMEN/DISABLED/VETERANS
Apply now!