Organizational Overview:
CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Job Summary:
You will be responsible and accountable for providing a variety of mental health treatment services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic services.


What You Will Do:

• Conduct in-community or in-office assessments to individuals referred to or enrolled in Community Support Services by face-to-face clinical interview and review of information from collateral sources.
• Provide and/or complete new consumer forms as required during initial assessment.
• Provide comprehensive assessment reports to support medical necessity of services and guide the development of the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan.
• Provide direct service to consumers to formulate the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan (IRP), which supports the level of need assessed and authorizes services for billing. Consult and collaborate with direct care staff as it relates to consumer needs and interventions to be rendered per the IRP.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and counsel clients, develop individualized treatment plans that define services and interventions, and update treatment plans according to documentation requirements.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed in electronic health record with accuracy, timeliness, and in accordance with Medicaid and New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services regulations.
  

What We Need to See:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
• Licensure: Licensed as an LAC, LPC, or LCSW in the State of New Jersey.
• Documented knowledge of at least one (1) year work experience (Clinician) working with adults diagnosed with mental illness.
• Have a valid driver's license and must be insurable under Agency's automobile insurance policy

What We Offer:

• Flexibility with your schedule
• Opportunity to obtain clinical hours towards LCSW and LPC licensure.
• Provide access to clinical training to help expand professional experience and obtain CEUs
• Referral Bonuses
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Wellness Plan, including Peloton membership, Headspace, and Hello Fresh

About CarePlus New Jersey:
CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.