Clinical Specialist, Pact Team

Cumberland County Guidance Center

Job Location:

Bridgeton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Clinical Specialist - PACT Program - Full-Time (40 hours per week) - $45500

For over 60 years The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency providing compassionate professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County NJ. As a non-profit organization our dedicated team of professionals including doctors nurses therapists and support staff works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Health Prescription Dental and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Dependent Coverage
Organization-Paid Life Insurance
403B and ROTH Retirement Plans with Employer Match
Pension Plan
Generous Vacation Personal and Sick Time
Additional Compensation for Qualified Spanish-Speaking Candidates
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discounts (auto event tickets insurance wireless services and more)

What You Need to Apply:

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a human services discipline (social work psychology or related field)
Minimum of two (2) years of post-bachelors experience in the provision of mental health services specifically working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
Knowledge of community resources and agencies
Possession of a valid New Jersey drivers license with a clean five-year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage.
Willingness to work a flexible 40-hour weekly schedule
Spanish-speaking candidates strongly preferred

Position Overview:

As a Clinical Specialist for the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) you will play a key role in the development and implementation of individualized recovery plans. You will collaborate closely with the PACT team and other service providers to ensure clients receive evidence-based care that promotes recovery stability and community integration.

Demonstrates competency in delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Universal Substance Abuse Screening effectively engaging individuals served through engagement assessment and intervention.

What Does This Position Look Like

A Clinical Specialist participates in daily team meetings and case reviews providing individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches. You will provide emergency mental health assessments consult with medical staff on client medication needs and deliver education and support to clients families and support systems. This role involves regular assessment of client progress coordination with community providers and transportation services that promote client independence. You will also be part of the on-call rotation with other PACT team members and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.

Required Experience:

Clinical Specialist - PACT Program - Full-Time (40 hours per week) - $45500For over 60 years The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency providing compassionate professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County NJ. As a non-profit organization our dedicated t...