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Founded in 1963 as a Child Guidance Clinic, West Bergen has grown into a comprehensive mental health center serving the residents of Bergen County and beyond. The agency offers a full spectrum of critical psycho-therapeutic treatments for children, adolescents, adults and families suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, including those resulting from COVID-19. Through its mission of hope and healing, the Agency now serves over 3,000 individuals, couples and families each year.
If you are a high energy, compassionate individual, interested in pursuing a career in the field of social work, and seeking to make a difference in the lives of others, West Bergen offers a nurturing, collegial, team-oriented environment.
Sign-On Bonus, up to $2000 for all newly hired staff.
Residential Case Manager
Residential Case Manager
Qualified applicant needed to work in our Residential program as a Case Manager.
The Residential Case Manager provides supervision and support to clients living in a group home or apartment/community setting. They encourage residential client’s wellness and recovery through group activities, education in daily living skills, supportive counseling, and medication management. They participate in the development of Treatment Plans for each client on caseload, as well as providing oversight, documentation, and coordination of client’s receipt of medical care benefits and all Psychiatric rehabilitation services.
Flexible Hours, 35 – 40 per week, inclusive of days, evenings and weekends.
Full time staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, employer paid life & long term disability insurance, 403b retirement account with matching when criteria met, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, voluntary critical illness, accident and life insurance, as well as generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday time.
Qualifications: BA degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a mental health, health, or other appropriate human services related discipline; or a combination of one or more years of college plus related work or life experience in the field together equaling four years (The individual is required to have at least one year of related work or life experience, if the four year college education does not meet the requirements above); or a high school diploma or the equivalent, plus four years of related work or life experience in the psychology field.
Additionally, one year experience in a residential specific mental health setting is required. CPR/First Aid trained, to be obtained prior to providing services alone and within 30 days of hire. We will provide training if none currently exists. A valid drivers license, meeting the recommendations of the Agency Auto Insurer is preferred.
Residential Relief Workers
Residential Relief Workers
ApplicantstoworkinourResidentialprogram are currently being accepted.
Relief positions are for fill in work. You will be called and given the opportunity to work when another staff member is out, whether for vacation, sick, etc.
Qualifications are flexible with either a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a mental health, health, or other appropriate human services related discipline; or a combination of one or more years of college plus related work or life experience together equaling four years (The individual is required to have at least one year of related work or life experience, if the four year college education does not meet the requirements above); or a license as a practical nurse plus two years of related work or life experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent, with four years of related work or life experience. Valid driver’s license. Good driving record, meeting the recommendations of Agency Automotive Insurer preferred.
In addition, the position requires CPR/First Aid training, to be obtained prior to providing services alone and within 30 days of hire. We will provide the training if none currently exists.
The positions in our Residential Program provide supervision and support to clients living in a group home or apartment/community setting. The Residential Worker encourages residential client’s wellness and recovery through group activities, education in daily living skills, supportive counseling and medication management.
The position requires meeting of documentation standards, and required clinical competencies as identified. Basic computer/keyboarding skills, including familiarity with word processing programs, (MS Word preferred) for report writing, forms, records, letters, etc., ability to learn and use the electronic client record keeping system, additional requirements may occur as specific job needs evolve. Understanding of various treatment theories and modalities, which are considered as standard or usual in the treatment of the adult psychiatric population and their families, needed.
Please note that all listed job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Executive Liaison P/T
Executive Liaison P/T
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Liaison to assist the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and
collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in all aspects of the Executive role. This role
requires excellent communication abilities, attention to detail, assisting and responding to the needs of
the members of the Board of Trustees, ELT, employees and external entities.
This position is for 25 daytime hours per week.
Available benefits include:
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
Voluntary Insurance Plans including, Accident, Life and Critical Illness policies;
Legal and Identity Theft services;
403B Plan – Matching dollars once criteria met.
Minimum Qualifications include high school diploma, some college training, secretarial skills,
administrative knowledge and abilities, exposure to working with the public, computer literacy including
Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications include being literate in Electronic Medical Records, Website Design software &
Marketing and Survey software. Experience working with Boards of Trustees.
Essential Functions:
1. All-encompassing aspects of the position:
A. Computer and technological competence of major software programs as relevant to fulfilling the
requirements of this job description;
1. Proficiency in the use of Electronic Medical Records
2. Web site design, update and maintenance
3. Software related to email marketing (surveys) and other external correspondence
B. Facilitate needs of staff attending events/presentations, i.e., marketing materials and supplies;
C. Provide positive internal and external customer satisfaction;
D. Understand and recognize the sensitive nature of information including client confidentiality and
agency intellectual property.
E. Possess good judgement in the redirection of clinical issues or emergencies.
F. Management of print material, brochures, marketing /sponsorship ads, publications, business cards
and other agency documentation.
2. Functions provided to and on behalf of ELT, et.al:
Typing, editing, and transmitting all correspondence,
Facilitate the completion of County and State funding contracts
Complete and submit State Quarterly Contract Monitoring Report (QCMR) data, with input from
CFO and COO.
Manage, with input from ELT, annual liability insurance submission with agency’s insurance
carrier.
Record/distribute committee meetings as required.
Work with and assist all Leadership Members and Program Directors with policies/procedures,
applications, correspondence, contracts, surveys and any other tasks as needed;
Formulate, distribute and process annual customer & staff satisfaction surveys.
Reconciliation of monthly agency charges with debit card
Purchase requested agency supplies and process monthly invoicing.
Assist with staff events and functions.
Route/distribute all faxes to appropriate personnel.
Assist with high- level projects as assigned
3. Functions provided to the CEO and Board of Trustees:
Assist CEO with internal/external communication (incoming and outgoing), scheduling/calendar
management, screening and call follow up, and general day to day operational assistance
Assist CEO with projects and workflow
Coordination of Board and Committee meeting schedules.
Prepare board meeting package including necessary reports and resolutions.
Assist in preparation of minutes for the Board of Trustees and any Committee meetings as
needed.
Coordination of projects including Board policies and Board packages.
Assist with attendance and preparation of Board events.
Handle messages and respond to all correspondence on behalf of Boards at all times; interact
positively and enhance the function of the Board, CEO and ELT.
School Based Clinician
School Based Clinician
Seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of School Based Clinician. This is a 10 month, full time position working in a local middle school.
Full time positions enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, employer paid life & long term disability insurance, 403b retirement, Roth and traditional (matching when criteria met), medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, voluntary critical illness, accident and life insurance, as well as generous paid time off.
These positions are inclusive of direct time with students and or their parents/families, home visits when needed, consultations, observations, paperwork and supervision. Hours will be established mutually with the school, West Bergen Mental Healthcare and the clinician, so that there are before/after school and evening hours of clinician’s availability on different days. Frequency of individual student contacts will be determined by each student’s individual needs, clinical assessment and IEP, (if applicable.)
The clinician will comply with school district administrative procedures as directed by the school district liaison. The clinician will be responsible for individual, parent/student, family and group services. Students will be selected by the Director of Special Program and Student Services or another School-appointed designee. In addition, school based therapists will provide outreach, educational and consultative services to the community, as well as marketing when requested by the supervisor. The School Based Clinician will also conduct risk assessments including school clearances on an as needed basis.
The position requires the School Based Clinician to meet the Productivity and Documentation standards and required clinical competencies as identified. Basic computer/keyboarding skills, including familiarity with word processing programs, (MS Word preferred) for report writing, forms, records, letters, etc., ability to learn and use the electronic client record keeping system, additional requirements may occur as specific job needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications: M.A. in psychology from an accredited college and required licensure from the state of New Jersey as a Licensed Associate Counselor; M.S.W. from an accredited school of Social Work and required licensure from the state of New Jersey as a Licensed Social Worker, or other related masters degree and N.J. license/certification if required. Internship or other volunteer experience working with children, adolescents, adults or families in a therapeutic setting. Basic computer skills. Three positive professional or personal references. Ability to work as part of a school multidisciplinary treatment team.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in psychology or Social Work from an accredited college and licensed in N.J. as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Counselor, or other related masters or doctoral degree with required full clinical licensure by the state of N.J. for independent practice. Supervision Certification if applicable. Extensive experience, 3 or more years, in a specialty area of practice dealing with children, adolescents, adults and families. Examples of such specialty areas are: depression, anxiety, developmental delays (e.g. Autism level 1), eating disorders, ADHD, divorce, family violence, difficult adolescents, etc.; Experience in a school setting very helpful. Valid driver’s license. Good driving record, meets recommendations of Agency Automotive Insurer.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status,
Resumes should contain a cover letter indicating position being applied for. Forward to: HR@westbergen.org or fax to 201-957-1566
Updated: 12/8/24