Licensed Clinician LCSW LSW LPC LAC

Licensed Clinician LCSW LSW LPC LAC

Parsippany, NJ

Full Time

New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) Hub

Experienced

The Mental Health Association is seekingLicensed Clinicians for ournew program,New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) Hub, operating in Morris and Sussex Counties.

TheNJ4S Hub programwill provide regional coverage through a “Hub” that will offer proven prevention strategies used to support every student in Morris and Sussex Counties and their families. The Hub will integrate its programming with existing state and local services, to improve coordination and reduce duplication of effort. The Hub will offer a tiered menu of evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies that can be deployed in high-need districts. The NJ4S Hub will provide universal supports to all Morris/Sussex students, and more intensive supports to students in schools with higher needs.

Qualified applicants for the position ofLicensed Clinicianwill have, at minimum:

• Master’s degreein a related field (e.g. counseling, social work, etc.)

• Must hold one of the following: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW).

• There is a preference for professionals with relevantindependent licensureand an ability to provideclinical supervisionto those who do not possess full licensure.

• Demonstrates effective verbal and writtencommunication skills.

• Experience in completingassessmentsand providing brief individualizedclinical interventionstoyouth and familiesis required. Previous training inmotivational interviewingpreferred.

• Must be well organized, accurate, have good interpersonal skills and welcomes new ideas.

• Ability to work flexible hours which include before, during and after school hours to meet the needs of the community.

Under the direction of the Program Director, theLicensed Clinicianwill be responsible for:

Provideclinical servicesbothin personand throughtelehealthto students. Studentassessmentsand provision of briefclinical interventions. Provideindividualand/orgroup counselingand support tostudentsalong with supportive consultations to theirfamilies. Facilitatetreatment referrals, as necessary, to treatment resources in the community. Establishcollaborative relationshipswith key school personnel and faculty to ensure clear communications and project expectations. Assist students, families and facultyin understanding and navigating through the mental health and social services system. Liaison, advocate and collaboratewith other treatment providers on behalf of youth and families. Complete professional,clinical documentationandcharting as requiredof oversight organizations and funding sources. In collaboration with the school, agency, NJ4S Hub Advisory Committee, and Department of Children and Families,develop and implement program age appropriate evaluation toolsto determineoutcome measuresand overalleffectivenessof interventions. Complies with mandated coursework for professional developmentthrough Relias Learning, Department of Children and Families, and continuing education credits. Must meet allexpected productivity levels,in regard to direct service provision to individuals served. Performother dutiesas assigned by the NJ4S Hub Director.

Reports to: Program Director of NJ4S

Annual Base Salary: $80K

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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.Generous 401(k) match.Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

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