Travel Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - $2,206 per week in Belle Mead, NJ

Job Title: Clinical Therapist II Profession: Clinical Therapist Specialty: - Duration: 32 Shift: Monday-Friday Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 4 years of post-master's experience License: NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor License Certifications: AHA HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED Certification (to be completed within the first 90 days of employment) Must-Have: - Independently licensed LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist - Experience providing direct clinical services to youth and young adults with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use treatment needs - Proficiency in trauma-informed evidence-based practices Description: The Clinical Therapist II provides clinical and therapeutic services to residents and their families. Complies with all documentation and standards. Completes relevant social assessments. Provides individual, group, and family therapy for residents. Acts as a liaison to school therapists regarding coordination of clinical care. Works closely with Residential Counselors/Technicians to develop treatment goals and strategies for assigned residents. In conjunction with the Clinical Supervisor, writes treatment plans in accordance with licensing standards. Writes joint care reviews and strength and needs assessments according to requirements. Maintains up-to-date, accurate written records of all client and collateral contact. Works closely with the psychiatrist to manage medication and ensures that all releases and clinical documentation are complete and in order. Arranges all family contact and furloughs and documents this weekly in communication logs. Attends staff meetings, reports on residents' treatment, and educates staff to better deliver services to clients. Meets weekly for clinical supervision. Writes discharge summaries, letters, contracts, and any other clinical documentation required. Develops comprehensive aftercare recommendations. Works professionally and cooperatively with all staff and programs. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of referral and support services. Maintains contact with sending districts, Child Study Teams, private therapists, and agencies. Facilitates Managed Care Certification when necessary. Carries a pager one week in a rotation and is on-call for clinical guidance and coverage when needed. Assists in preparation, coordination, and evaluation of Clinical policy and procedure. Assists with the interview and orientation of new staff members. Oversees the clinical area of social work and counseling interns and one staff member and completes performance evaluations if applicable. Assists in developing and evaluating quality assurance and performance improvement programs. Attends committee meetings and completes administrative tasks such as Performance Improvement or Clinical Audits. Provides clinical training and support as needed and directed for Direct Care Team Members. Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, develops appropriate family training and groups for residents' families. Assists other mental health professionals in expediting emergencies and/or functions as a co-therapist in special situations. Presents at professional meetings locally and nationally and prepares materials for publication in professional journals if applicable. Models the standards of behavior. Maintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics and Codes of Conduct Policy. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Meets or exceeds expectations of patients and staff members in the course of performing assigned accountabilities.