PT Day / Evening Mental Health Primary Therapist

Position Overview: SOBA New Jersey is looking for a qualified, licensed, Mental Health professional who has a passion for providing evidence-based treatment utilizing a variety of techniques for group, individual, and family therapy. Candidate should have an interest and experience in identifying and working with a diverse population of individuals exhibiting symptoms of Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, other Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders and Substance Abuse Disorders.​A Mental Health Primary Therapist is responsible for providing direct services to clients at SOBA New Jersey in collaboration with the treatment team. A Mental Health Primary Therapist ensures quality of care is provided to all clients according to their individual needs using a variety of services. Experience in a therapeutic approach utilizing differing techniques drawn from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Short-Term, Solution Focused therapy, and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) preferred, but not required.​​Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to individuals in early recovery and recognize symptoms of co-occurring Mental Health/Substance Abuse disorders
• Demonstrate ability to manage a caseload, based on experience
• Provide a complete and thorough Biopsychosocial assessment including, evaluating the risk level for acute symptoms and self-harming and/or suicidal behaviors
• Complete documentation within EMR in a timely and accurate manner, including but not limited to, group note documentation, one on one sessions, family sessions etc.
• Demonstrate ability to check-in with clients on an individualized, as needed basis according to level of care
• Demonstrate ability to individualize treatment planning, and discharge planning with each client
• Demonstrate ability to provide case management when necessary
• Demonstrate ability to provide crisis intervention and/or crisis stabilization when necessary
• Attend weekly collaborative meetings and supervision to ensure quality of care
• Consult with Administrator, and other staff members to ensure quality of care when necessary
• Comply with local, state, and federal confidentiality laws and regulations
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences
• Abide by SOBA New Jersey’s code of ethics and moral values

​Qualifications:

• Current license (New Jersey) to practice independently as LCSW or LPC

OR

• Current license (New Jersey) to practice as LSW or LAC working towards above license
• Two (2) years of experience working with an adult population in a facility setting

​Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, driving, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing. In addition, an employee may be asked to carry or lift up to 20lbs

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000