Share Email Opening Title Per Diem Therapist  Description CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. Summary of Position Responsible and accountable for providing direct behavioral healthcare services for children, adolescents, and adults, including assessments, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, client and family education, and discharge and aftercare planning. Documents service outcomes as per CarePlus and players’ policies and procedures. May facilitate (upon request) groups throughout the Agency. Assures departmental goals and/or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame by performing the job responsibilities personally or through subordinate staff. Works toward accomplishing and adheres to department/Agency goals, ethical standards and the laws and regulations which govern the overall mental and healthcare industries Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality Practices job requirements on an accurate, timely and regular basis Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with clients, co-workers and supervisors Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirements Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time-frames  Accurately and on a timely basis completes tasks required by the Agency’s time collection system Fulfills all CPNJ mandatory requirements, as required by CPNJ Knowledgeable of, and practices the organization’s health and safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to fire safety and emergency preparedness, infection control procedures and incident reporting Assesses/evaluates of clients at intake/admission, during ongoing treatment/service delivery, and at discharge/transfer Functions within an interdisciplinary team in the assessment/evaluation of clients, and articulates verbally and in written documentation the integration of client history and assessment information Formulates of psychosocial treatment plans, with relevant goals, behaviorally-measurable objective that serve as indexes for evaluating treatment progress, and realistic time frames for achievement Problem- solves individual and family member treatment and supportive interventions Documents assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries in the clinical record, with all entries authenticated and time/dated Plans for communicating, and documenting discharge/aftercare/transfer plans for clients completing treatment and/or accessing other services in the continuum Provides educational/supportive group presentations and discussions with clients and/or family members focused on mental illness, chemical dependency/addictions, and/or dual diagnosis Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team meetings, providing clinical support for team colleagues, and engaging in program- related performance improvement processes and activities, participates in assuring adequate staff coverage as directed by supervisor Assists client with concrete services and advocacy, interfaces with other system on behalf of client, provides and follows up on referrals when indicated by initial and on-going assessment Supervises students or junior staff as assigned by supervisor, document supervision as required   Position Requirements Education/Experience: Master Degree in social work or other behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university. A minimum of two (2) years to four (4) years clinical experience, MCO panel eligible and with documented knowledge of a least one (1) year work experience with children and adolescent populations and/or substance abuse counseling, when required Should have knowledge of word processing software; spreadsheet software; internet software and electronic health records database software Professional Licensure (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LAC, LCADC) and/or Certification (i.e. CADC) as required by program regulations & standards Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance   Full-Time/Part-Time Per Diem   Shift -not applicable-   Location Main Site   About the Organization CarePlus New Jersey is a northern New Jersey provider of recovery-focused mental health, substance abuse, and family services that address the unique needs of individuals with a holistic approach to recovery and overall wellness. Operating out of over 23 sites - including three outpatient centers located in Paramus, Fair Lawn, and Montclair, ten residential facilities, offices at three local hospitals, and seven community offices - our services are convenient to clients located throughout Northern New Jersey. We also provide educational programs on mental health-related topics to area schools and community groups. For more information, visit www.CarePlusNJ.org.   EOE Statement 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.   SuperVFlg None Specified  Full Time or Part Time None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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