What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician (Counselor), YES Jefferson Grant position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The Mental Health Clinician is school-based, carries a full caseload, works with the clinical team, and provides individual and group therapy.
Qualifications:
Required:
- MSW, MS or MA in Counseling, Psychology or related field
- Minimum one year counseling with children/adolescents
- Must comply with TRMC paid state-level criminal history record background check supported by fingerprint check prior to hire
Preferred:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, Monday-Friday 8:00 4:00pm each day
- Some evenings/weekends required for student activities
- FT
Essential Functions:
- Conducts classroom observations on individual student(s) when requested and provides relevant feedback to teacher
- Provides copy of counseling referrals to the BOE director for children s services
- Submits timely data and reports to psychiatry administration and to the director of children s service for the BOE to include activity records, caseload and outcomes data and student progress reports according to established time frames
- Participates in program planning and development as it relates to school based counseling services
- Meets with student s family on a regular basis to assist in goal achievement, (either face-to-face or by phone)
- Is available to consult with teachers and other school personnel regarding program development and/or individual case reviews
- Presents topic -specific units within classroom settings as requested
- Works with the parent/ teacher organization leadership s to develop programs to support parent awareness education and engagement
- Coordinates treatment planning and make referrals to outside agencies
- Provides direct service to referred students in individual and/or group settings
- Develops student-specific behavior management plans and communicates to relevant school based staff
- Attends and participates in IRS meetings, when requested
- Attends and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) of goals for counseling on identified students
- Participates in crisis intervention, as needed
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
