Mental Health Clinician

Job Type

Part-time

Description

General Responsibilities

Hyacinth AIDS Foundation's mission is to help people live with HIV, stop the spread of the epidemic, and serve as a critical voice in the public debate surrounding AIDS in New Jersey. The following foundational behaviors are expected as an employee of Hyacinth :

Service / Client Services

Consistently demonstrates respect, responsiveness, and professionalism towards others while providing superior service for our clients

• Treats each client as a priority
• Respects each client's right to quality service, confidentiality, and dignity.
• Works with co-workers to ensure integration of services
• Displays a welcoming, helpful attitude to clients
• Establishes and maintains personal boundaries in clinical supervision with clients or co-workers

Community / Teamwork

Actively cooperates within the region and / or program and participates in the constructive resolution of conflict.

Leadership

Assuming responsibility for one's own self in the workplace and exhibiting commitment to the client and agency.

Employees of the Agency may learn certain facts about individuals being served by the Agency that are of a highly personal and confidential nature. Examples of such information are medical conditions, sexual orientation, relations with family members and other individuals. All such information must be treated as completely confidential. All staff are required to conform to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) guidelines which require the protection of personal health information.

Position Summary

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Under the supervision of the HRM / CSM & the Director of Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Clinician will screen, assess and provide behavioral health counseling to participants at the Harm Reduction sites.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

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Approximate Percentage of Time

Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities

Client Services

Reporting / Monitoring

Establish, maintain, and update client case records using approved agency forms and procedures

Ensure confidentiality of all records

Prepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures

Maintain and update client information in required data systems

Hyacinth Representation / Advocacy

Attend and participate in staff meetings and training opportunities.

Observe established administrative procedures.

Participate in the development of administrative procedures.

Provide written reports as required.

Represent the agency at community events, meetings, and conferences

Adhere to Hyacinth policies and procedures including client confidentiality provisions

Training and Certifications

100%

Total

Other Duties Describe important tasks or duties, not mentioned above

Demonstrates understanding of objectives, duties, and responsibilities in accordance with the job description.

Understands job responsibilities and keeps current on skills and information needed to meet new challenges

Works with supervisors on areas of job responsibilities that are unclear.

Delivers quality results and balances priorities to meet all project and team commitments in a timely manner.

Serves as a steward of the public's trust and money.

Takes responsibility for timely decisions and actions.

Routinely checks for accuracy in his / her own work.

Disseminates relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to team leaders and supervisors

Informs supervisors about decisions that affect work.

Recognizes problems and complaints and escalates to supervisors when necessary.

Requirements

Required Minimum Education : LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC or PhD Other : dual license with LCADC preferred

Required Years of Related Experience : 2-4 years

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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People Management Experience :

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Required Years of People Management Experience :

Preferred Qualifications

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Preferred Minimum Education :

LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC or PhD

Other : None

Preferred Area of expertise :

HIV, substance use

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