Mental Health Clinician

River Edge is actively seeking an experienced, license-eligible, or licensed Mental Health Clinician with a master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related behavioral health fields.

This position, located at our Adult Outpatient Center, involves conducting behavioral health assessments primarily on adult populations with mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, or co-occurring disorders.

We are looking for candidates eager to expand their expertise in a professional environment within an organization committed to being a national leader.

If you are a dedicated professional passionate about working with a diverse range of behavioral health conditions, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission at River Edge.

Benefits Offered :

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Schedule : Monday- Friday 8 : 30AM-5PM

FLSA Classification : Hourly, Non-Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients in the permanent supportive housing units.
• Elicit client participation in the development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Participate in Individual counseling, Group counseling.
• Complete collaborative documentation.
• Identifies and provides intervention for potential crisis situations.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.
• Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.
• Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including case notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and Outcomes.
• Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients.
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.

Qualifications :

• Fully Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) or license eligible.
• Recent graduates with a Master's in a behavioral health field are encouraged to apply if license eligible.
• Master's degree in social service field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services) or related field.
• At least one (1) year of postmaster's experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment. (preferred).
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 Professional reference Statements.
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
• Provide 2 Professional references.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

Competencies :

• Crisis Management : Ability to identify potential crisis situations and intervene appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
• Assessment : Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients.
• Treatment Planning : Facilitate the development of solution-focused treatment plans that address clients' goals and objectives..
• Communication and Collaboration : Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining open communication to ensure coordinated care and support.

Attention to Detail and Compliance : Demonstrated ability to maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records and adhere to internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including those set forth by River Edge, DBHDD, state licensing agencies, county monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.

Additional Information :

The Application Process :

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Diversity and Inclusion :

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace :

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment.

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At-Will Workplace :

Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

EEOC Statement :

River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer : River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area.

It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.