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School Based Health Center Therapist

FT 40

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

What We Offer:

+ Health, Dental and Vision

+ Licensure Exam Prep Resources (Guarantee to Pass!)

+ Free Clinical Supervision

+ Union Benefits

+ Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

+ Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

+ 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Discount and Rewards Program

+ Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:

You will provide in-class therapeutic services, including counseling, case management, respite services, and crisis intervention. Responsibilities may include conducting NJSAMS evaluations, collecting urine samples, and ensuring services align with program and regulatory standards. The role requires maintaining accurate and timely records for each case, collaborating with internal and external partners, and supporting departmental goals within prescribed timeframes.

What You Will Do:

+ Clinically assess clients at intake and/or admission, during ongoing treatment, and at discharge/transfer

+ Respond to clients for crisis intervention

+ Formulate clinical psychosocial treatment plans, with relevant goals, measurable objectives that serve as indexes for evaluating treatment progress, and realistic time frames for achievement

+ Provide clinical care coordination to support client's treatment goals

+ Plan, communicates, and document discharge/aftercare/transfer plans for clients completing treatment and/or accessing other services in the continuum

+ Maintain ethical boundaries with clients and staff

+ Maintain client confidentiality as set for by CFR 42 part 2

+ Submit documentation to Supervisor daily for any/all sessions held with clients on that day only if staff is provisionally license.

+ Competent in NJSAMS

+ Encourages and supports clients' participation in AA/NA, SMART Recovery

+ Follow all Electronic Health Records (EHR) policies

+ Conduct and monitor urine screens

What We Need to See:

+ Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university

+ 1-2 years of clinical experience in the mental health field, including but not limited to internships, community-based services, case management, etc.

+ Provisional/Professional Licensure to practice counseling/clinical social work (LAC, LSW, LAMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC)

+ A valid driver's license and you must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements?Apply anyway!

Studies have shown thatwomen, communities of color, and historically underrepresentedindividuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. 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.

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.