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Behavioral Health Clinician

The Jewish Board

Newark, NJ
1 month ago

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Job Description

Join our Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team as a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician, where you'll provide vital support and treatment services to youth and their families facing significant behavioral health challenges. This role is essential in fostering family well-being and facilitating smooth transitions for youth returning from high-end services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide treatment to children and families to address clinical needs
  • Engage families in developing and modifying care plans
  • Assess risk, develop safety plans and provide crisis intervention
  • Participate in person-centered care plan development
  • Monitor discharge and ongoing care planning
  • Establish collaborative relationships with community providers
  • Provide on-call after hour crisis intervention services

Required Qualifications

  • Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCAT) in a Behavioral Health or related field
  • Minimum of one year of experience in providing direct services to children with serious emotional disturbance and their families
  • Knowledge of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders
  • Ability to document assessments, plans and interventions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to learn electronic health records and other software as required