Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician JobID: 417

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

6/9/2024

Location:

Weehawken TSD

Date Available:

09/04/2024

Closing Date:

07/21/2024

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Mental Health Clinician (10-month position)

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Licensed mental health professional (LSW, LCSW, or LPC) required

• A Master's Degree

• Documented training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling

Application Procedure (see links below):

1.Complete online application via Applitrack.

2.Complete NJDOE Oath of Allegiance.

3.Complete Criminal History Review.

A vacancy exists for the 2023-2024 school year a Mental Health Clinician at Weehawken HS.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for facilitating and providing direct therapeutic interventions consisting of group and individual therapy, treatment planning, designing and implementing effective interventions and strategies to promote therapeutic recovery and crisis/risk assessment.

The therapist is the lead team member responsible for coordinating therapeutic intervention. The therapist will be responsible for completing required documentation such as treatment and discharge plans, psycho-social history, daily progress notes, and insurance forms. The therapist maintains close communication with the child's parent(s) to monitor and promote progress.

Weehawken Township School District is an EOE/AA Employer

No phone calls please.

Full-time, tenure-track position

All candidates must:

Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education; during the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that there have not been any convictions of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A: 6-7.1; provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4; pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.