What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Clinician position at Mental Health Association?
Qualifications
Masters in Social Work or Counseling and a current LCSW/LPC are required. Experience in providing psychotherapy. A genuine desire for forensic clinical services and a comfort in moving about within the county jail system.
Responsibilities
- Provides individual counseling for adults involved in the criminal justice system.
- Conduct the evaluation to assess, or where appropriate, render, a mental health diagnosis and to determine whether the consumer is clinically and case management appropriate, and what, if any services the consumer can be linked with.
- Determine whether or not consumers are eligible for the Morris County Prosecutors Mental Health Diversion Program based upon their clinical evaluations.
- Screen and complete intake assessments for new clients.
- Complete mental health assessments and evaluations within the county jail.
- Connect clients with community resources and referral, as needed.
- Coordinate treatment with Program Director and Forensic Case Managers.
- Draft and maintain treatment plans with consumers.
- Record keeping as required by funding sources thorough the electronic clinical record software, and/or accreditation agencies.
- Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to consumers. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
Ask about eligibility for our Retention Incentive Program after 6 months of employment.
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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.
MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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