PROGRAM SUMMARY: 

In partnership with the local Prosecutors Office, CPC's Justice Involved Services (JIS) Program is a voluntary, community care management service for adults diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder to avoid getting entangled with the criminal justice system. This Behavioral Health Clinician I position will be part of an initiative to work in collaboration with law enforcement to reduce incarcerations and link individuals to treatment.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Behavioral Health Clinician I (BHCI) provides crisis intervention and de-escalation services working in collaboration with law enforcement to help individuals avoid getting entangled with the criminal justice system, reduce incarcerations and link individuals to treatment. 

This is a community-based position.

Annual Salary: $55,000 plus (based on years of experience and credentials.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in human services oriented field
• LSW or LAC
• One (1) year of experience providing treatment services to children or adults
• Must have a valid New Jersey driver's license and a point-free driving abstract

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years prior experience providing treatment services to children or adults

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver Community Based Services with a flexible schedule.
• Due to the unpredictable timing of crisis response requests the BHCI may need to work beyond the assigned shift to assure a safe and thorough response to an already initiated crisis response.
• Competently complete assessments as required by applicable state regulations and accrediting bodies.
• Ongoing reassessment of assigned clients throughout treatment to identify any new service needs. 
• Timely and competent completion of progress notes and related documentation for each client encounter.
• Participate in treatment planning with clients, families, and other treatment entities. 
• Tasks include but are not limited to individual sessions, safety planning, case management and family work.  The BHCI will coordinate client care between agency programs and with external providers delivering services to assigned clients. The BHCI will communicate appropriate and relevant clinical information regarding assigned clients while providing care coordination.
• Meet clients in various community settings including but limited to homes, schools, hospitals, recreational facilities, public parks and businesses. 

About Our Benefits

CPC Integrated Health offers a comprehensive variety of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• 403b Retirement Plan (Employer Match!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Coverage for Accidental and Critical Illness
• Credit Union
• Discount offers for cell phone service, entertainment, travel, shopping, childcare and much more!