Overview:

Licensed Clinician (LSW/LCSW/LPC)

$70,000 (LSW) or $75,000 (LCSW/LPC) 

Population: Adolescents 

Location: 1000 Atlantic Avenue Camden NJ 08030 (Virtua facility)

Clinical supervision provided, CME & CME expense

MUST have NJ LSW/LCSW/LPC.

MUST have a valid driver's license.

Experience with the adolescent population in behavioral and mental health.

Provides for the care and management of the mental health needs of the patient population of a residential care treatment center.    

Responsibilities:

Provides mental health services such as intake, crisis intervention, individual counseling and group counseling.

Analyzes psychological/psychosocial aspects of individual interrelationships to gain understanding of an individual’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. 

Acts as a member of the treatment team to determine, coordinate and implement appropriate patient care.

Prepares and regularly maintains progress notes and discharge summaries on patients. 

Maintains a therapeutic and safe environment for all patients.

Facilitates regular therapeutic groups that address specific identified treatment issues and reinforces the patient’s treatment plan.

Provides observational feedback within the multidisciplinary team context.

Maintains certification in Handle with Care behavior management system.

All other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field. 

Must possess a current and valid LSW, LPC or LCSW.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EOE M/V/F/D

Company Profile:

CFG is a comprehensive healthcare provider that is dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and families by providing innovative medical and mental health services. Our Health Network includes Center for Family Guidance, CFG Health Systems and CFG Residentials.

Job Category:

Behavior/Mental Health