Full-time/Part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Needed at Together For Change 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 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.

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

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