Clinician - Project Redirect

Use your clinical skills to connect individuals involved with the criminal justice system to the behavioral health services, treatment, and community supports they need to achieve recovery and long-term success.

Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Project Redirect Clinician to join our innovative diversion and community behavioral health team.

This opportunity is ideal for a Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, Therapist, Counselor, Social Worker, or Community Mental Health Professional who is passionate about improving access to care, reducing barriers to treatment, and helping individuals successfully navigate recovery while involved in the criminal justice system.

As a Project Redirect Clinician, you'll work closely with criminal justice partners, correctional facilities, the courts, and behavioral health providers to assess individuals for program eligibility, coordinate treatment services, and promote successful community integration.

As a Project Redirect Clinician, you'll serve as a liaison between behavioral health providers, criminal justice agencies, correctional facilities, and individuals participating in Project Redirect.

• →Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine eligibility for Project Redirect services
• →Provide behavioral health recommendations and treatment referrals based on individual clinical needs
• →Educate individuals on mental health diagnoses, treatment options, and available recovery supports
• →Coordinate behavioral health, medical, and community-based services to support recovery and stability
• →Assist individuals with accessing appointments, transportation, and telehealth services
• →Monitor treatment participation and program engagement
• →Provide written and verbal updates to courts, prosecutors, and criminal justice partners regarding treatment adherence and program participation
• →Develop recommendations regarding continued program involvement and service needs
• →Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation

• Experience in community mental health settings
• Experience with criminal justice, diversion, reentry, or forensic behavioral health programs
• Experience conducting clinical assessments and treatment recommendations
• Knowledge of care coordination and case management practices
• Experience working collaboratively with community agencies and multidisciplinary teams
• Spanish-speaking ability

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or another mental health-related discipline from an accredited university

• Experience working with individuals living with mental health conditions
• Knowledge of behavioral health services and community resources
• Strong assessment, engagement, care coordination, and communication skills
• Computer proficiency and experience using electronic health record systems
• Ability to obtain jail clearance.
• Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license with a clean five-year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage.

If you're a dedicated Behavioral Health Clinician, Mental Health Therapist, Counselor, Social Worker, Community Mental Health Professional, or Diversion Program Clinician looking for a rewarding opportunity to support individuals in recovery while collaborating with community and criminal justice partners, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a mission-driven organization where your clinical expertise can help individuals access treatment, strengthen recovery, and build a path toward long-term success.

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