Clinical Coordinator - Adults

  • Livingston
  • Genpsych
This position works closely with the Program Director by providing comprehensive oversight of the assigned Substance Abuse and Mental Health program . This position also provides direct patient care services and clinical leadership in treatment planning, patient care, program development and refinement, and assists with the evaluation of staff performance.

*Job Functions and Duties:*
* Provide oversight of assigned programs and collaborate with the Program Director.
* Demonstrate the clinical expertise and competency necessary to treat clients with substance abuse.
* Ability to describe and teach relapse prevention skills and recovery models.
* Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions for assigned case load and patients admitted to substance abuse and mental health program.
* Provide age appropriate care as necessitated by the client’s lifespan and age.
* Document each treatment session in a timely manner and in accordance with GenPsych’s policies.
* Coordinate the development and implementation of the treatment plan and reviews within established time frames.
* Attend morning rounds and scheduled treatment plan meetings on-time, providing input for and being receptive to other members of the treatment team.
* Identify changes in client’s clinical status and communicate any changes to the treatment team.
* Assists with the evaluation of substance abuse program staff.
* Help ensure the program remains in compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies.
* Participate in the preparation and revision of policies and procedures and program goals pertaining to substance abuse and mental health..
* Develop and implement curriculum for groups in the substance abuse and mental health program.
* Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the program.
* Collaborates with other caregivers/staff within and outside the department to develop means of enhancing patient care services.
* Serve as a resource to clients and families, as well as, the point of contact for AA and NA, as part of the Recovery Speaker Series.
* Maintain standards of confidentiality at all times.
* Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the Program Director.

*Qualifications:*

Master’s degree or doctoral degree in mental health counseling, social work or other related human services field; and
* Three years’ experience providing mental health and substance abuse services; and
* New Jersey licensure in good standing:

Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC); or

Post-doctoral student; AND

Enrollment in clinical supervision with full licensure pending; or
New Jersey full licensure in good standing;
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or
* Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); or
* Licensed Psychologist
* Certification as a New Jersey Licensed Clinical and Alcohol Drug Counselor (LCADC) or other New Jersey licensed clinician eligible to treat substance abuse within the scope of practice; and

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Psychiatry
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person