If you want job flexibility and to make a difference in the community, join Acenda's NJ4S Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Program Team as a Clinician.
You'd be joining a team focused on healing our communities
Acenda is an integrated health care agency dedicated to industry-leading prevention, treatment and wellness services compassionately delivered to ensure that every individual, family and community achieves their greatest potential.
What you'll do:
The NJ4S Licensed Clinician is responsible for providing clinical services both in person and through telehealth to students across the Hub school districts of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. Clinical services will include screening, brief interventions, facilitating treatment referrals, school consultation and making necessary referrals to community supports as needed/identified. Clinicians will be expected to work a combination of before, during and after school hours. The NJ4S Licensed Clinician is a critical component in building effective collaborative partnerships and ensures that services are reflective of community need as well as ensuring the program is functioning in accordance with DCF guidelines.
Essential Functions
Responsible for oversight of the timely and evidence-based delivery of clinical services for students within the Hub.
Counsels individuals, families or groups in an outpatient setting, and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans
Responsible for cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders involved in the care network within the Hub.
Coordinates with NJ4S Scheduling Coordinators to support efficient and timely delivery of services according to Tier.
Partners with the Hub Director in the development and implementation of mental health workplans and social/emotional learning assessments.
Ensures quality and accuracy of documentation related to client files and LOS submissions
Coordinates and integrates treatment with other therapists, psychiatry, case management, and other services providers, within and between agencies, when appropriate
Helps to support the implementation of case review/school needs assessment process and providing direct services to students and parents/caregivers according to Tier eligibility.
Participates in the engagement with the Hub's Advisory Group as required.
What we provide
Flexibility with your work setting and hours
Competitive Pay
Free training programs
An innovative culture which allows you to grow and learn with the agency
Participate in opportunities to learn and practice evidenced based protocols
Supervision for growth and licensure
What you'll bring to the team
Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care
Experience completing assessments and providing brief individualized clinical interventions to youth and families is required and a willingness to learn.
Bilingual, Spanish Preferred; Salary differential included.
$1,000 Sign on Bonus
Preference for clinicians with previous training in Motivational Interviewing. Those who are not trained in Motivational Interviewing must be trained within sixty (60) days of hire or assignment to the Hub.
Preferred candidates will have experience working with and empowering at-risk youth and marginalized communities by conducting prevention education (e.g., substance abuse, pregnancy prevention, mental health, and well-being session, etc.) activities
Experience implementing evidence-based treatment and prevention programs is strongly preferred.
Ability to work with diverse, high-risk populations in need of support services and case management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, cultural competency required.
Practitioners must be licensed as one of the following: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Social Worker (LSW); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapst (LAMFT); or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Preference for professionals with relevant independent licensure.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
Together we'll be
A passionate, innovative, care-focused team, working collaboratively and creatively to ensure the health and wellness of individuals and families in our communities.
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