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Therapist DDXOrganizational Overview:CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. The CarePlus Foundation was created over 25 years ago to support further the programs and clients of CarePlus who strive to achieve mental well-being and overall wellness. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life. Job Summary:You will provide outpatient therapeutic sessions to adults, children, and families to increase stabilization, maintain accurate and timely records for each case, and ensure departmental goals or objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame by performing the job responsibilities personally.
Provisional License: 60K
Full License: 65K
What You Will Do:
Document service outcomes as per Care Plus and payer's policies and procedures
Assess and evaluate clients at intake and/or admission, during ongoing treatment and/or service delivery, and at discharge and/or transfer
Provide services and supportive interventions, including case management, link to community resources, and provide inter-agency coordination of treatment.
Respond to clients for crisis intervention
Plan for communicating and documenting discharge/aftercare/transfer plans for clients completing treatment and/or accessing other services in the continuum.
Assist client with concrete services and advocacy, interface with other systems on behalf of the client, provide and engage in inter-organizational care coordination, and follow up on referrals when indicated by initial and ongoing assessment
Assist with problem-solving for individual and family member treatment and supportive interventions.
Supervises students or junior staff as assigned by supervisor and document supervision as required.
Provides educational/supportive group presentations and discussions with clients and/or family members focused on mental illness, chemical dependency/addictions, and/or dual diagnosis.
What We Need to See:
Master's degree in social work or other behavioral health disciplines from an accredited college or university
2 years of clinical experience and documented knowledge of a least one (1) year of work experience counseling substance use and/or co-occurring populations
MCO panel eligible, as applicable
Prof. License as required by the program's requirements (LAC, LSW, and/or LCADC)
A valid driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to obtain clinical hours toward LCSW and LPC licensure
Provide access to clinical training to help expand professional experience and obtain CEUs
401K, no matching needed
High-plan insurance at a generous cost
Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
Union benefits
Per diem opportunities
Referral Bonuses
Wellness Plan including Peloton membership, Headspace, and Hello Fresh
About Care Plus New Jersey:CPNJ embraces diversity and inclusion in all of its policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.
