What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMISSIONS / PROGRAM COUNSELOR position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY?
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Job Title: Admissions/Program Counselor
Program: IOTSS / Partial Care
Position Type: Full Time
Location: 725 Airport Road, Lakewood New Jersey 08701
Job Description/Summary
Performs comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments on adults 18 seeking intensive outpatient treatment support services (IOTSS) or partial care day program services collaborates with Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff. Provides referrals outside the department when appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulate diagnosis:
o Diagnosis is congruent with assessment content, and assessments completed in compliance with organization policy.
o Written assessments include MSE, provisional diagnosis, risk category, level of compliance and preliminary treatment plan with recommendations for ongoing treatment.
o Demonstrates familiarity about psychotropic medication use, side effects and indications for psychiatric intervention.
- Admits/Refers clients to agency program(s) or external service providers according to current needs and/or clinical recommendation
o Recommendations include identification of special treatment needs or referral of high-risk clients.
o Collaborates with Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff.
- Complete medical record documentation:
o Medical record documentation will comply with organization policy
o Records will reflect client contact within required time frames
o Records will reflect referrals for separate assessments as per policy
o Problem List will reflect current integration of client needs
- Adheres to appointment and office assignment schedule;
- Completes all necessary third-party billing documentation;
- Ensures accuracy of caseload reports;
- Is available for evaluations, examinations and court appearances as necessary to protect the interest of the client and of PBH, for a negotiated fee;
- Completes all Individual Service Plans with Adult Partial Care clients.
- Plans and facilitates therapeutic groups and activities, which involve psycho- education, medication education, nutrition, group counseling, behavior management, community meetings, coping skills, pre-vocational skills, social skills, daily living skills, leisure activities, and alcohol/drug education, support groups.
Competencies
- Must maintain required CPR/First Aid certification.
- Demonstrates computer proficiency as required by job function and duties.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline
- Licensure: NJ licensure as LSW, LAC, LAMFT, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
- Experience: Working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Medical and Dental Insurance
o 403(b) Retirement Plan
o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
o Disability and Life Insurance
o Employee Assistance Program
o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
o Training opportunities
o Employee Referral Bonus program
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