Child and adolescent therapist job description

Location – 1500 Route 88, Brick, NJ

Position Type - Full Time

Qualifications - Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling with clinical licensure as LCSW or LPC, experience working with youth ages 5-16.

Experience in modalities such as Play Therapy or Trauma Focused – CBT highly preferable

Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

Job Description Summary

The Child and Adolescent Therapist is a licensed clinician, who is recovery oriented in their trauma-informed approach to care of children and families. This professional possesses an expertise in treating children of all ages and exhibits an understanding of evidenced based practice. The Child and Adolescent Therapist is already trained or willing to get trained in Play Therapy in order to effectively treat trauma. This individual participates in the multidisciplinary team and seeks opportunities to learn and develop clinical skills. They also foster community relationships.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

Medical and Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program with access to a robust Work-Life Website

Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

Training opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus program

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team , you will be part of the premier behavioral health organization in Monmouth and Ocean counties; a dynamic and innovative non-profit that was proudly named “ Outstanding Employer of the Year ” by the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA). We are a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center , and our mission is to deliver quality and compassionate behavioral health services to individuals and families through a Trauma Informed Care philosophy and approach.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team, one where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions. We encourage and embrace staff development and growth. If you are ready for an exciting and rewarding career, please submit your resume.

As a healthcare organization, Preferred Behavioral Health Group requires all qualified candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon their first day of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation due to medical condition or religious belief will be considered.

EOE

August 1, 2022

Child and Adolescent Therapist, Child Advocacy Center

General Description

Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center of the Smokies is searching for a child and adolescent therapist. This position contributes to the overall mission of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center (SHCAC) by providing direct and indirect therapy services to child victims of severe abuse, including sexual abuse, and/or who have witnessed a violent act, and their non-offending families and caretakers. Clinical services include assessment and evaluation of counseling needs, development of treatment plans and goals, treatment of trauma, and crisis intervention. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of the complexities of CAC clientele and be sensitive to the cultural and language needs of Safe Harbor clients and their families, work well as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, bi-lingual, Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The part time or full-time therapist will be responsible for intakes, assessments, evaluations, treatment planning, and delivery of services, maintaining of clinical records, and upholding confidentiality and code of ethics for their perspective discipline. The successful candidate will participate in a multi-disciplinary team, case consultation, and peer review. The successful candidate will participate in any legal proceedings as may be required. The therapist will maintain accurate clinical records as established by the Department of Mental Health, uphold confidentiality policies and code of ethics for their discipline.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

The successful candidate will possess an understanding of severe child abuse, human trafficking, and child pornography and their effects on its victims and their families. Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree (required), licensed (preferred) mental health counselor. Preferences will be given to LCSW, LMFT, LPC candidates. The applicant will ideally possess two years of clinical practice focused on work with children and families, specialty training and experience in the child abuse field, particularly with an emphasis on trauma resolution. Preferred training to include: TFCBT, EMDR, Art/Play therapy. The successful candidate should possess strong communication skills both orally and in writing and be able to relate to clients with diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate shall also respond to Safe Harbor clients with empathy and compassion while maintaining client confidentiality and ethical conduct. Applicants must complete a SHCAC of the Smokies job application, provide a current resume and cover letter, be willing to submit to a criminal background check, and provide 3 professional references.

Novant Health is seeking an experienced Therapist III that is able to adapt to each unique client, as well as display proficient knowledge and experience in implementing and coordinating treatment plans while considering various cultures and age groups. The Therapist III is responsible for making treatment and level of care decisions independently. They collaborate as needed with their physician providers. As an autonomous provider in the outpatient setting, the therapist is responsible to manage their own schedule, refer patients as needed to a higher level of care or request consultations. They are individually credentialed with payers to bill for services. A referral is not required to initiate treatment. The Therapist provides individual, family, group therapy and collaborative care as appropriate in the outpatient setting. They complete patient assessments, plan for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care, implementation treatment plans, coordinate the treatment process. Also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served. In addition, the therapist will uphold and demonstrate the Novant Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Team Work. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. #JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
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Qualifications



Education : Graduate Degree required. Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field. Experience : Minimum of three years experience required. Licensure/Certification : LCMHC formerly LPC, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist or PMHCNS required. LCAS or CCS for Therapist working with the substance use patient population preferred. Additional skills required : Good working knowledge of computers. Ability to care for Behavioral Health Age Specific populations. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification.


Responsibilities


It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".