Position Summary:

• Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned clients including coordination of treatment, scheduling of groups, and liaison with community agencies as measured by supervisory observation and record review.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy as clinically indicated to assigned clients, including children and adolescents (5-18 years).
• Conducts accurate assessment and involves client and/or family in developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment plans in accordance with accepted professional and University Behavioral Health Care standards.
• Communicates and provides therapy with empathy and concern for the students as indicated by feedback from students, families, team members and supervisors.
• Collaborates effectively with other staff members, referral sources and social support networks to provide treatment and care for clients and families.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in a mental health discipline plus two (2) years post master's experience in the mental health field, or Doctorate Degree.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Special Conditions:

• Position requires flexible scheduling including evening and Saturday hours on occasion.
• This position will be working in the Linden Public School District.
• Multiple vacancies.

Posting Number: 23ST2202

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