What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician LSW position at Mental Health Association?
The Veteran and Family Support Services Program is designed to provide zero barrier psychotherapy services to veterans, as well as group counseling and support to their family and friends.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related Mental Health discipline, active clinical licensure (LSW) and at least 1 year experience providing counseling to adults and /or families. Must possess a valid Driver’s License. A genuine desire for working with veterans and their families.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide services that are designed to engage, support, facilitate veterans use of needed resources and available supports to maximize their integration back into civilian life.
- Conduct assessment of referrals, or where appropriate, render, a mental health diagnosis to determine whether the veteran is clinically appropriate to receive services.
- Develop and maintain treatment plans with veterans and facilitate clinical groups designed to support veterans and their families.
- Provide education both individually and in group context to help veteran’s families understand the first signs of mental illness and to help them develop concrete strategies for intervention. This includes targeting the veteran-family unit as a whole.
- Connect veterans with community resources, linkage and referral, as needed.
- Through one-on-one staff support, ensure veterans stay connected to the services they need to promote positive outcomes.
- Coordinate treatment with Program Director, as needed.
- Develop and maintain treatment plans with veterans.
- Record keeping as required by funding sources thorough the electronic clinical record software, and/or accreditation agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
Annual Base Rate: $60K
REPORTS TO
Program Director, Veteran's and Family Support
Location
Morristown, NJ
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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.
MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $60,000
