Mental Health Counselor
Cypress, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Social Worker
Specialty
LCSW
Salary
$70,000
– $85,000
• yearly
Degree Required
Master's in Social Work
Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Master's in Psychology
Doctorate in Psychology
Master's in Counseling
Master's Degree in Professional Counseling
Doctorate in Social Work
Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy
Doctorate in Counseling
BSW Social Work
Position Type
Full Time
Part Time
W2 Salary
Work Environment
Telehealth
Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/29/24
Full-time/Part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Needed at Impartial counseling services in Newark, NJ
We promote healthier communities by providing quality, safe, patient-centered healthcare services in medically under-served areas, regardless of ability to pay.
We like to think globally and act locally. While serving our community, we are committed to becoming a model for other health centers to emulate. Our mission guides our work every day.
We are seeking employment of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is eager to work in a diverse environment. This person must have a passion to work in an under-served environment and must be a team player. The individual must believe in the mission and vision of Impartial counseling services in order to deliver top customer service.
OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
Works directly as a clinician, in the office and the community, with assigned clients who experience symptoms of major mental illness and/or severe emotional disorders.
POSITION CORE COMPETENCIES:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Apply now!
We promote healthier communities by providing quality, safe, patient-centered healthcare services in medically under-served areas, regardless of ability to pay.
We like to think globally and act locally. While serving our community, we are committed to becoming a model for other health centers to emulate. Our mission guides our work every day.
We are seeking employment of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is eager to work in a diverse environment. This person must have a passion to work in an under-served environment and must be a team player. The individual must believe in the mission and vision of Impartial counseling services in order to deliver top customer service.
OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
Works directly as a clinician, in the office and the community, with assigned clients who experience symptoms of major mental illness and/or severe emotional disorders.
POSITION CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Establishes a positive rapport and trust with clients and co-workers; demonstrates trustworthiness.
- Effectively participates as a team member to advance common team goals; demonstrates a focus on collaboration.
- Effectively and respectfully works with others who have diverse traditions, beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes, and behaviors.
- Functions effectively within the organizational and financial structures of COHC and other external systems in which they interact.
- Maintains the standards set forth by professional ethical guidelines and the code of conduct of COHC.
- Works individually and within teams to improve skills and achieve performance goals and improve outcomes with a focus on choice & empowerment.
- Identifies, prevents, and reports unsafe situations; uses appropriate procedures to assure safety environment.
- Conducts brief, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate screening and conducts or arranges for more detailed assessments when indicated.
- Creates and/or implements integrated care plans, ensures access to linked services, and exchanges information among clients, family members, and providers.
- Provides a range of brief, focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services for clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works directly as a clinician, in the office and the community, with assigned clients who experience symptoms of major mental illness and/or severe emotional disorders
- Effectively participates as a team member to advance common team goals; demonstrates a focus on collaboration
- Effectively and respectfully works with others who have diverse traditions, beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes, and behaviors
- Functions effectively within the organizational and financial structures of COHC and other external systems in which they interact
- Maintains the standards set forth by professional ethical guidelines and the code of conduct of COHC
- Works individually and within teams to improve skills and achieve performance goals and improve outcomes with a focus on choice & empowerment
- Identifies, prevents, and reports unsafe situations; uses appropriate procedures to assure safety environment
- Conducts brief, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate screening and conducts or arranges for more detailed assessments when indicated
- Creates and/or implements integrated care plans, ensures access to linked services, exchanges information among clients, family members, and providers
- Provides a range of brief, focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services for clients
- Assists with crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required
- Carries a caseload to clients including assessment, individual, group, and family therapy
- Ensures clients receive treatment services that are focused on presenting problems and clients request service
- Monitors client meetings, admission, continued to stay, and discharge criteria
- Ensures timely completion of reports and data submission
- On-call coverage during and after program hours as assigned
- Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Expert knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for assigned populations, risk assessment, and crisis management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
- Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience as a clinician is preferred.
- A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field is required.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW in the state is required.
- Additional Qualifications: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Now offering a Sign-on Bonus!
- Base Salary: $70,000-85,000 per year
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
- Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Employee discounts with various vendors
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedules
- Referral Bonuses
Apply now!