THERAPIST

3 weeks ago


Elizabeth NJ USA, United States Family and Children's Services Full time

Mission: Building hope and healing trauma to strengthen families and communities.

Family and Children's Services has a long legacy of serving Union County and the surrounding areas. From providing trauma-informed mental health therapy, to hosting community workshops on trauma-related topics, to offering in-home life skills guidance, Family and Children's Services has been coaching, supporting and encouraging vulnerable individuals and families since 1893.

We are looking for a mental health counselor to provide culturally competent, goal-oriented, needs-based clinical interventions that address emotional and behavioral challenges of youth and their families. The therapist will typically provide these services in the child's home; the therapy is designed to successfully maintain youth in the home and community.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-home/community counseling (IIC) to children and adolescents who have emotional and/or behavioral needs
  • Provide services based on an individualized treatment plan to stabilize and avoid the need higher level of care
  • Provide behavioral interventions and behavioral management
  • Use short-term evidence-based practice/interventions to provide counseling to children/adolescents in accordance with their needs
  • Provide crisis intervention when needed
  • Participate in child family team (CFT) meetings as necessary
  • Document all collaborations with the CFT
  • Submit progress notes, treatment plans, and monthly summaries in a timely manner
  • Maintain confidentiality of records as related to HIPAA, professional ethics, and agencies policies and procedures
  • Maintain a flexible schedule - day, evening and weekend hours required

Qualifications, Education and Skills

  • Must possess a valid Master's level NJ clinical license, i.e., LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LAMFT, LMFT, etc.
  • Experience providing therapy services to children/adolescents/families
  • Experience with NJ Child Welfare System and high-risk populations
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Working knowledge of electronic health record system
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
  • Strong organizational Skills and follow through with commitments and deadlines
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Valid NJ Driver's license with good driving record
  • Experience with evidenced-based treatments preferred
  • Experience with pre- and post-adoption counseling preferred

Our Values

Connection - We are in this together

Humility - There is much we do not know

Respect - Acceptance, not judgment

Hope - Hope is contagious

Professionalism - Integrity and honesty in all we do

Gratitude - For staff, for children, for families, for supporters, for community

Equal Opportunity Employer


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