Position Summary:

• Demonstrates knowledge of University Behavioral Health Care's vision, mission and values as they relate to service provision,
  daily activities, decisions and quality improvement priorities and consistently behaves in accordance with established policies and
  procedures as observed by supervisor.
• Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and their
  families and preserves their human dignity, right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and
  civil rights as observed by supervisor and with minimal complaints and positive feedback from peers, patients and their families.
• Assesses treatment needs and provides evidence based treatment services and/or case management as clinically indicated to assigned individuals served (individuals, groups and families) that is consistent with the service design and philosophy of the program and in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of UBHC.
• Completes clinically appropriate admission paperwork, assessments and evaluations, treatment and/or recovery plans, progress notes, transfer and termination/discharge summaries and instructions consistent with UBHC policy and program standards as indicated by periodic record review and supervisory observation.
• Formulates documentation in accordance with prescribed time frames as indicated by periodic record review.
• Takes a lead role in providing orientation, training, team leadership in the department.
• Assists with the provision of clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned, mentors and trains students and interns.
• Attends to professional self-development by remaining current in knowledge of trends and development in mental health, addictions or co-occurring disorders.
• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of program services.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in mental health discipline plus two (2) years post Master's experience in the mental health field including delivering psychotherapeutic services to the identified population, or a Doctorate Degree.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Posting Number: 22ST3715

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