Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychotherapist to join our dynamic mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges, fostering resilience and growth. This position offers an engaging opportunity to make a meaningful difference in individuals’ lives through personalized care and innovative therapeutic approaches.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing clinical documentation standards and ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases) systems such as ICD-9 and ICD-10.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, art therapy.
- Deliver individual, group, family, and crisis intervention sessions to support clients with diverse needs, including co-occurring disorders, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, grief, addiction issues, and gender-related counseling.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and clinical ethical guidelines while documenting patient care and progress in medical documentation systems.
- Provide telehealth therapy sessions utilizing telehealth experience platforms to expand access to mental health services.
- Engage in case management activities such as patient care coordination, research participation, data collection for clinical research projects, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic support tailored to each client’s unique circumstances, including working within inpatient or outpatient settings or special education environments.
- Manage crisis situations effectively through crisis management skills and behavior management strategies to ensure client safety and well-being.
Skills
- Extensive experience in psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, grief counseling, addiction counseling.
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing to foster client engagement and facilitate change.
- Strong background in child & family counseling, pediatrics, geriatrics, working with individuals with disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and gender issues counseling.
- Knowledge of ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate diagnostic evaluation and medical record keeping.
- Experience with crisis intervention strategies, crisis management protocols, social work practices, case management skills, and working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Familiarity with telehealth platforms for remote patient care delivery; experience in inpatient or outpatient clinical settings is preferred.
- Ability to adhere to clinical documentation standards while maintaining confidentiality under HIPAA regulations.
- Strong communication skills for conducting intake assessments and delivering patient-centered care aligned with evidence-based practices in behavioral health.
Requirements
- Active New Jersey license as an LCSW.
- Minimum 2 years of psychotherapy or clinical counseling experience preferred.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Work Location: In person
