Therapist/LSW needed in NJ

Job description

Location: Just outside of Newark, NJ with easy access to NYC. Newark is the most populous city in New Jersey and a principal city of the New York Metropolitan area. Less than 30 minutes into the city by car with access to public transportation for a streamline commute to a global metropolis that embodies ambition, diversity, and boundless possibilities. Facility: Not for Profit premier mental health and social services agency, leveraging federal, state and local grants, as well as individual, corporate, and foundation donations to build hope and heal trauma for the most vulnerable residents in the community. Opportunity: Therapist (LSW, LCSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LAC, LPC) *Schedule: Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm with at least 2 days of late shift 11-7 or 12-8 on late days *Duties: *Provide culturally competent therapeutic visitation, reunification, and stabilization services to families involved in the child welfare system. Role model appropriate parent/child interaction through demonstration *Observe, assess, document, and intervene therapeutically with parent-child interaction prior to, during, and following sessions *Utilize identified assessment tools during therapeutic sessions and report on findings *Actively participate in treatment team meetings and supervision by sharing clinical assessment and perspectives *Complete client/family-centered treatment plans and progress updates via assessment with family and DCPP *Collaborate with all referral providers/agencies/schools in order to support assessment, treatment, service planning, and discharge *Work with team to implement interventions through a trauma-informed lens *Utilize evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment strategies with the goal of increasing knowledge and skills to promote healthy behaviors, strengthen parenting, and support the family dynamic *EMR: MyEvolv Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate with Full Comprehensive Benefits. Full Medical Dental, Vision Life and Professional Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Retirement Plan, Professional Development Support, Employee Assistance Program and Paid Time off