DIR-23-00036

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the coordination and delivery of clinical behavioral health services designed to meet the wellness and recovery needs of clients within the Guidance Clinic program. Depending on program objectives, these services may include resource development, assessments and counseling provided individually or in a group setting and may include the consumer’s family members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Intake:

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments involving the collection, analysis, and recording of significant bio-psychosocial information.
• Makes diagnoses

Clinical Services:

• Provide individual, family and group counseling to consumers as needed.
• Provides information sessions for individuals and groups to reduce resistance to mental health treatment and enhance engagement
• Collects specimen for substance abuse analysis
• Maintains regular therapeutic contact with clients, including the provision of on-site services and support
• Treatment plans for clients on medication prescribed by program staff will be done in consultation with the prescriber.

Documentation:

• Enters reports and assessments into information technology system as indicated by the Program Director
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with agency standards, accreditation and funding source requirements

Case Management:

• Coordinates treatment with relevant staff both inside and outside the agency
• Advocates for consumers and makes indicated referrals

Productivity:

• Clinicians are expected to spend 65% of their time in face to face consumer contact and to provide routine productivity reports to their supervisor.
• All schedules, statistical reports/logs, and clinical reports are to be submitted within proscribed timelines.
• Documentation should be completed in Anasazi within 24 hours of service delivery.

OTHER DUTIES

• Participate in the Quality Improvement process and specific quality initiatives for the program.
• Utilize supervision and training as opportunities for enhancing professional competence.
• Performs all duties in a professional and ethical manner consistent with agency, licensing, COA, and
• professional standards.
• Other related duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.
• Computer literate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or doctoral level degree in mental health field..
• Two years treatment experience in mental health and substance fields with adults, children and families is preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED: Clinical license required (LAC or LSW).

WEEKLY WORK HOURS: 40 hrs

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 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
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mental Health Counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LSW (Preferred)
• LAC (Preferred)

Work Location: In person