Lead Clinician (lsw/lac) - Full Time - 1pm-9pm - Evening - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Nj
Atlantic Health System
Summit, NJ, United States
Base: $40.00 - $70.40 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Full-time evenings (1 pm - 9 pm)
Master's degree in social work or counseling
Lsw or lac license required
2 years crisis screening experience
Atlantic Health System is seeking a Lead Clinician (LSW/LAC) for a full-time evening position (1 PM - 9 PM) at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. The ideal candidate will provide clinical and operational support for the Crisis team while conducting assessments and coordinating care for patients with acute behavioral health needs
Job Summary
The Lead Clinician provides adjunctive supervisory support to the Crisis Coordinator while delivering direct clinical services to patients with acute behavioral health needs in the emergency department.
Atlantic Health System is recognized as one of Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work For' for 17 consecutive years and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 403(b) retirement matching.
This split-role position requires conducting biopsychosocial assessments, managing prior authorizations, leading de-escalation efforts, and collaborating on quality initiatives alongside departmental leadership.
Matching Summary
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Atlantic Health System is seeking a Lead Clinician (LSW/LAC) for a full-time evening position (1 PM - 9 PM) at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. The ideal candidate will provide clinical and operational support for the Crisis team while conducting assessments and coordinating care for patients with acute behavioral health needs.
Salary
Base: $40.00 - $70.40 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) match, PTO, Tuition Assistance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Master's degree in social work or counseling
LSW or LAC license required
2 years crisis screening experience
1 year supervisory experience
Emergency department behavioral health assessments
Biopsychosocial assessment completion
Nice-to-have
LPC or LCSW preferred licensure
Experience with involuntary psychiatric treatment
De-escalation and risk mitigation skills
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary ED teams
Quality improvement initiative participation
Key Requirements
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field