Shelter Mental Health Clinician

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Part Time Licensed Mental Health Clinician – LCSW for our St. Bridget’s Residence in Newark, NJ. (23 hours per week – see schedule below).

• Tues & Wed: 12pm-8pm
• Fri: 12pm-7pm

St. Bridget’s is a transitional and emergency shelter residence that provides housing and supportive services to homeless men living with HIV/AIDS. Based on individual needs, clients can access:

• Educational workshops on nutrition, health, stress reduction and other life skills areas;
• Referral to mental health and/or substance abuse counseling;
• Case management services;
• Advocacy services; and
• Recreational activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE LICENSED CLINICIAN - LCSW:

• The Clinician is responsible for providing individual and group counseling to assess clients’ needs
• Collaborate with clinical team and treatment providers to provide a continuity of care
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and make necessary mental health referrals
• Provide mental health follow-up during hospitalizations and times of decompensations
• Provide crisis counseling and documentation of services via progress note in a timely manner
• Ensure contractual funder requirements such as completing data entry via CHAMP/HMIS
• Facilitate groups to increase clients’ knowledge and provide pertinent information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSED CLINICIAN - LCSW:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health related field
• Valid LCSW
• 2-3 years of behavioral health related experience

Please refer the Job description for details