Licensed Mental Health Professional

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional, you will work within a community based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (Some evenings and weekends as needed)

Salary: $65,000/year 

Competencies: 

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of mental health and co-occurring disorders and best practice interventions; knowledge of the DSM-V and standard assessment tools; ability to provide individual, group, and family counseling; have proficient clinical writing skills; have the ability to effectively navigate technology, including Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office, and online communication tools; the ability to assess and appropriately manage crisis situations; and the ability to work both independently and within a team setting.

Responsibilities:

• Engage and assess consumer strengths and needs


• Provide written clinical eligibility assessments and level-of-care recommendations


• Determine clinical eligibility and appropriateness for diversion.


• Refer participants to appropriate treatment providers and services.


• Conduct initial and on-going assessments and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.


• Coordinate with treatment providers regarding participant progress


• Conduct in-person evaluations at: Burlington County Jail and Atlantic County Jail Burlington County female inmates housed there), as needed


• Assist the Case Manager with navigating community support to resources available across the community (as needed)


• Work across multiple counties based on program need


• Attend monthly MHDP, Oaks, and treatment team meetings and court hearings, as needed.


• Collaborating with the Clinical Team, Judicial staff, and other stakeholders


• Assist in the development of the individualized service plan


• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews of Mental Health Diversion Program applicants


• Review relevant medical, psychiatric, psychological, and correctional records


• Collaboratively develop person-centered treatment plans to address individuals’ goals


• Engage in crisis intervention when necessary


• Maintain required level of service


• Provide supportive telephone contact, as needed


• Maintain clinical records that meet all applicable agency policies for timeliness, regulatory and professional standards, and thoroughly document qualitative aspects of care


• Travel throughout the state of New Jersey, and out of state travel in the tri-state area as needed


• Cooperate with all investigations, internal and externally


• Provide 24 hours/7 days a week on call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends, as needed


• All other duties, as assigned

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary


• Medical and dental insurance


• Vision plan


• Retirement plan


• Flexible spending plans


• EXCELLENT time benefits


• Opportunity for personal and career growth


• Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

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  Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline; licensure as an LSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT; with a minimum of 3 years’ post-licensure experience required;

  
  


• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status. All applicants when hired must submit to a drug screening, background check and fingerprinting.