Behavioral Health Clinician (LAC/LSW)

Job Overview - Behavioral Health Clinician (LAC/LSW):

Our healthcare client is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician with either an LAC or LSW to join their team in Middletown Township, NJ. In this full-time role, you will work within the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), helping adults with serious mental illness achieve stability and independence in the community.

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000/year (Dependent on experience)

Location: Middletown Township, NJ

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Responsibilities as the Behavioral Health Clinician:

• Community-Based Treatment: Provide individual and group therapeutic services to adults with serious mental illness, supporting them in achieving stability and independence in their communities.
• Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments of participants’ mental health and substance use issues, and collaborate with the PACT team to create personalized treatment plans.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to participants in crisis and provide appropriate intervention services to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Coordination: Work closely with medical, psychiatric, and social services professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for participants.
• Fieldwork: Conduct home and community visits to provide ongoing support, counseling, and follow-up services to participants as part of the PACT program.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of services provided in the electronic health record (NetSmart, My Avatar), ensuring compliance with program standards.
  
  

Qualifications for the Behavioral Health Clinician:

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, or Counseling (LSW or LAC required).
• Experience: 2+ years of experience working with SPMI individuals required (community fieldwork experience preferred).
• Licensure: Valid New Jersey driver’s license required.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and crisis management abilities.
• Technological: Experience with electronic health records (NetSmart, My Avatar) preferred.
• Health Requirements: COVID-19 vaccination required (booster optional).
  
  

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.