PT Mental Health Clinician

Our client, a Behavioral Health Care Clinic that has multiple specialty award winning programs, and is committed to excellence and quality in patient care. Our client is seeking a PT Mental Health Clinician III to become a part of their innovative team at an academically based behavioral health care practice specializing in the Children's Partial Department. Salary/Hourly Rate: $68,000 + DOE Position Overview: The PT Mental Health Clinician will provide comprehensive evaluation, assessment, and therapeutic intervention to address the psychological, emotional, and social needs to children ages 13-17 years of age. The PT Mental Health Clinician formulates clinically appropriate and timely discharge plans and documents in discharge instructions consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time frames as determined by supervisory observation and periodic review. Responsibilities of the PT Mental Health Clinician: Participate in creating groups sessions and run group intervention programs Manage caseloads of clients Collaborate with families and provide updates on participant progress Contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and preserves their human dignity Actively participates in programs and department-wide meetings as assigned Maintains effective, open communication with members of the treatment team as evidenced by supervisory observation and team members feedback Under supervision, provides psychotherapeutic interventions/services Deals appropriately with issues of loss, separation, power, alliance, boundaries, authority, and identity with individuals Consistently identifies appropriate resources for individuals served and families based on assessed needs, performs case management functions, and completes all forms Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of programs Annually participates in relevant professional conferences and training Qualifications for the PT Mental Health Clinician: Must have experience working with children Must have experience running intervention groups Licensure to practice as required by New Jersey Degree in Social Work Active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work Valid driver's license required Active LPC, LCSW or LMFT Education Requirements: Master's degree in Mental Health discipline is required Benefits: Client provided benefits, upon eligibility