Mental Health Clinician III - Part-Time - Multiple Vacancies

Position Summary:

• Actively participates in and contributes to smooth functioning of the department and demonstrates initiative and flexibility regarding work assignments.
• Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and preserves their human dignity.
• Consistently provides individual, group and family therapy based on sound clinical judgment.
• Adapts the assessment and treatment processes to accommodate variations in readiness for treatment/change, and implications of age, cultural, medical, economic or other relevant factors.
• Consistently involves individuals served and/or family members as clinically indicated in the assessment and the development of treatment plans and treatment plan reviews.
• Consistently identifies appropriate resources for individuals served and families based on assessed needs, performs case management functions and completes all forms, correspondence and reports necessary to ensure overall coordination of treatment services via linkages, service procurement, referrals, patient advocacy and state/community systems.
• Formulates clinically appropriate and timely treatment plans that reflect input from individuals served and caregivers as appropriate with realistic, measurable, observable objectives. Takes into account the individuals' strengths and potential limitations and are clearly oriented toward wellness and recovery, consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time frames as indicated by periodic record review.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in mental health discipline.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Salary: maximum salary is $45,634

Posting Number: 25ST2040