ADMISSIONS / PROGRAM COUNSELOR in Lakewood, New Jersey at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY

Job Title: Admissions/Program Counselor

Program: IOTSS / Partial Care

Position Type: Full Time

Location: 725 Airport Road, Lakewood New Jersey 08701

Salary: $50,000.00

Job Description/Summary

Performs comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments on adults 18+ seeking outpatient mental health services. Collaborates with Clinical Director and Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff. Provides referrals outside the department when appropriate.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Review incoming referrals, process within 24 hours of receipt, and coordinate and schedule intake appointments in a timely manner.

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulate diagnosis:
  • Diagnosis is congruent with assessment content, and assessments completed in compliance with organization policy.
  • Written assessments include MSE, provisional diagnosis, risk category, level of compliance and preliminary treatment plan with recommendations for ongoing treatment.
  • Demonstrates familiarity about psychotropic medication use, side effects, and indications for psychiatric intervention.
• Admits/Refers clients to agency program(s) or external service providers according to current needs and/or clinical recommendation
  • Recommendations include identification of special treatment needs or referral of high-risk clients.
  • Collaborates with Clinical Director and Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff.
• Complete medical record documentation:
  • Medical record documentation will comply with organization policy
  • Records will reflect client contact within required time frames
  • Records will reflect referrals for separate assessments as per policy
  • Problem List will reflect current integration of client needs
• Provide crisis intervention support when clients present in crisis during intake appointments or when presenting symptomology indicates a need for immediate clinical response
• Adheres to appointment and office assignment schedule
• Manages a small caseload and provides coverage for clinicians as operational needs allow (IOTSS)
• Completes all necessary third-party billing documentation;
• Ensures accuracy of caseload reports;
• Participates in supervision and attends staff meetings as directed;
• Is available for evaluations, examinations and court appearances as necessary to protect the interest of the client and of PBH, for a negotiated fee;
• Completes all Individual Service Plans with Adult Partial Care clients.
• Plans and facilitates therapeutic groups and activities, which involve psycho- education, medication education, nutrition, group counseling, behavior management, community meetings, coping skills, pre-vocational skills, social skills, daily living skills, leisure activities, and alcohol/drug education, support groups as needed.
• Have primary responsibility for service coordination, provision or arrangement of services needed, personal advocacy, and development, review and updating of individual treatment and service plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Must maintain required CPR/First Aid certification.

• Demonstrates computer proficiency as required by job function and duties.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline

• Licensure: NJ licensure as LSW, LAC, LAMFT, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT

• Experience: Working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical and Dental Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Disability and Life Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Training opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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