Licensed Mental Health Professional

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional, you will work within a community based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (Some evenings and weekends as needed)

Salary: $65,000/year

Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of mental health and co-occurring disorders and best practice interventions; knowledge of the DSM-V and standard assessment tools; ability to provide individual, group, and family counseling; have proficient clinical writing skills; have the ability to effectively navigate technology, including Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office, and online communication tools; the ability to assess and appropriately manage crisis situations; and the ability to work both independently and within a team setting.

Responsibilities:

• Engage and assess consumer strengths and needs
• Provide written clinical eligibility assessments and level-of-care recommendations
• Determine clinical eligibility and appropriateness for diversion.
• Refer participants to appropriate treatment providers and services.
• Conduct initial and on-going assessments and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate with treatment providers regarding participant progress
• Conduct in-person evaluations at: Burlington County Jail and Atlantic County Jail Burlington County female inmates housed there), as needed
• Assist the Case Manager with navigating community support to resources available across the community (as needed)
• Work across multiple counties based on program need
• Attend monthly MHDP, Oaks, and treatment team meetings and court hearings, as needed.
• Collaborating with the Clinical Team, Judicial staff, and other stakeholders
• Assist in the development of the individualized service plan
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews of Mental Health Diversion Program applicants
• Review relevant medical, psychiatric, psychological, and correctional records
• Collaboratively develop person-centered treatment plans to address individuals' goals
• Engage in crisis intervention when necessary
• Maintain required level of service
• Provide supportive telephone contact, as needed
• Maintain clinical records that meet all applicable agency policies for timeliness, regulatory and professional standards, and thoroughly document qualitative aspects of care
• Travel throughout the state of New Jersey, and out of state travel in the tri-state area as needed
• Cooperate with all investigations, internal and externally
• Provide 24 hours/7 days a week on call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• All other duties, as assigned

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team oriented environment - we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a recognized mental health discipline; licensure as an LSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT; with a minimum of 3 years' post-licensure experience required;

• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status. All applicants when hired must submit to a drug screening, background check and fingerprinting.