THERAPIST FFS - IN HOME YOUTH PROGRAM - PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY
Lakehurst, NJ 08755
About the Job
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 become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is tochange lives and save lives across the state of New Jerseythrough a Trauma Informed Care culture.
Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!
Job Title: Therapist
Program: Wrap Around - In-home Therapist
Location: Toms River New Jersey
Position Type: Fee For Service
Job Description/Summary
Intensive In-Community Service (IIC) is an analytical, focused goal oriented, and needs based clinical intervention that addresses emotional and behavioral challenges of youth with moderate to high needs. It may be provided in a youth’s home or in an amenable community location by a licensed behavioral health clinician and is intended to stabilize and support the youth and family in an effort to deter more intensive interventions and to support the youth and family in collaboration with the Child Family Team (CFT) or identified support system. This is a short-term, solution focused intervention that addresses presenting behaviors resulting in the youth and her/his family/care giver/guardian gaining insight and improving function at home and in the community. (Performcarenj.org)
Responsibilities
- Works flexible hours to meet the consumer’s and the organization’s needs;
- Effectively provides individual, couple and family therapy within the natural home environment of consumer/family;
- Therapy may be implemented as intensive parenting skills training with emphasis on effective behavioral management techniques with goals to improve the level of family functioning;
- Therapy is short-term and therapist will link the family to traditional center-based out-patient therapy, as determined by treatment plan and collateral providers and agencies involved with family;
- Progress notes need to be entered into Cyber within 24 hours of client contact
- For MA (LAC and LSW): Assessments, and Treatment Plans must be submitted to the Director of Intensive Community Services for second signature
- Discharge Summary / Transfer Form must be completed withinone week of discharge date along with any referral for continued treatment;
Competencies
- Proficient written and verbal communication
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Makes appropriate decisions
- Collaborate with persons served in developing recovery plans
Education
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field from an accredited school.
- Field experience working with children who have behavioral mental health needs and their families.
- Must be licensed (LAC, LSW, LPC or LCSW) and in good standing.
- Bilingual a Plus
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