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Date Posted: August 29, 2024

The Rutgers University School of Social Work’s mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge through social work research, education, and training that promotes social and economic justice and strengthens individual, family, and community well-being in this diverse and increasingly global environment. The Institute for Families at the Rutgers School of Social Work exists to advance the professional practice and knowledge base of individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. As the largest Center within the School of Social Work, the organization leads a portfolio of $15M in programming and evaluation that increases the capacity of child welfare and human service systems, largely through training, technical assistance, applied research and evaluation services.

Consistent with IFF’s mission, the New Jersey Child Support Institute (NJCSI) was established to provide education to workers at all experience levels in the state’s child support system, including professionals within New Jersey’s County Welfare Agencies, Administrative Office of the Courts Probation Child Support Enforcement Units, and Family Divisions. NJCSI develops and delivers course materials that included in-person and online training sessions, hands-on computer simulations and an array of web-based learning experiences. In-person learning events are delivered at three training sites and community locations throughout New Jersey.
 
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Training Coordinator for the Institute for Families (IFF) at the School of Social Work.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Facilitates the delivery of learning content on a wide variety of topics ranging from introductory material for newly hired child support professionals to advanced training for managers and specialized skills courses.
• Reports on training related activities.
• Provides feedback on curriculum and other types of learning content as it relates to supporting a high-quality experience for adult learners.

Follow this link to learn more and apply! 

Date Posted: August 16, 2024

RUSSW, ranked #12 among MSW programs in the nation, is among the largest social work programs in the United States, offering BASW, MSW, DSW, and Ph.D. degrees to over 2,000 students across three campuses in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick. RUSSW is engaged in its 5-year Strategic Plan, Toward a More Just Future, with a focus on the following priority areas: Inclusion, Intersectionality, Diversity, Equity and Advancement (IIDEA); A Curriculum for the Future of Social Work; Supporting the 21st Century Student; Research for a Just Future; Innovative Community Engagement; Organization Foundations for Success.

Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and a major research university. Rutgers is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a federation of 62 leading research universities, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance, an academic consortium of Big 10 universities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director of Instructional Design and Innovative Technologies for the School of Social Work.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides leadership in the School of Social Work related to pedagogical and technology support and innovative technologies for instruction.
• Works closely with deans, academic program directors, faculty, and university administrators in the areas of curriculum and instruction across academic programs.
• Sets goals and monitors the development, implementation, and enhancement of new and existing online, hybrid, and on-the-ground courses across all program formats and teaching modalities,
• Manages and supervises instructional design team members.
• Collaborates with faculty to ensure all aspects of course design, development and implementation proceeds in an effective and timely manner.
• Works with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs on any contractual components for faculty members as required.
• Works with academic program directors to ensure that course development aligns with the most up-to-date, inclusive, and student-centered practices, and Council on Social Work Education’s accreditation standards.
• Collaborates with academic program directors and faculty to create and implement evaluation of SSW programs and courses.

Learn more and apply at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/232927

Date posted: June 13, 2024

Faculty Position in the MSW Graduate Program (teaching or professional practice non-tenure track [NTT] at the rank of assistant professor rank or higher)

Rutgers University School of Social Work is currently seeking a non-tenure track (NTT), professional practice faculty member to serve as a member of the faculty for the Management and Policy (MAP) specialization in the MSW Program.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the MSW Program Director, the faculty member will support instruction, curriculum development, and related programing for the MAP specialization, in which coursework is designed to build and enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies of current and future leaders of nonprofit and public service organizations. The specialization focuses on student skills and knowledge in planning, organizing, supervision, and policy functions to prepare them to work within organizations and communities. Alumni of the MAP specialization work in state and federal departments, independent nonprofit agencies, healthcare institutions, educational settings, and corporations/businesses. Coursework includes: management practice; program development and strategic planning; supervision; financial management; grant writing; among others. The faculty member will support academic success, retention, and well-being throughout all phases of the MSW MAP specialization and engage in related duties as necessary, which include:

• Supporting and liaising with faculty and lecturers to advance effective teaching and learning, scholarship and dissemination, and service to the school and community.
• Collaborating with the faculty and School’s leadership team to support curriculum development and new program initiatives within the MAP specialization.
• Working with the SSW Center for Leadership and Management on efforts that support MAP students and MAP alumni, including certificate and dual degree programs.
• Enhancing the School’s commitment to anti-racism, and inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, equity, and advancement (IIDEA) initiatives.
• Building and maintaining a community and sense of collegiality among MAP students.
• Supporting recruitment and advising efforts among MAP students.

View full posting here. 

The Rutgers School of Social Work (SSW) has an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position with a focus on aging, neurocognition, and health equity. Applicants with practice experience working with individuals and families living with neurodegenerative conditions are preferred. The faculty member will be part of the SSW Hub for Aging Collaboration and will have additional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration through the AHEAD University Presidential Diversity Hiring Initiative. For more information and to apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/228119/print_preview

Date Posted: December 27, 2023

Job Description: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Instructional Designer for The Institute for Families at the School of Social Work.

Job Type: Part-Time

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for content development of Instructor Guides, Participant Guides, Handouts, PowerPoint presentations, videos and other learning products. Candidate should be well versed in tools and technologies used in the development of learning materials.
• Assists with the instructional design needs of human service programs.
• Responsibilities for communication with and on behalf of the sponsor (of a $7M award), as well as representing the program director’s decisions in meetings.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Candidate must have excellent knowledge and application of adult learning principle.
• Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and team members.
• Must have experience in instructional design.

Salary: $40-55/hour

Application Process: Apply online here: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/217029

Date Posted: September 8, 2024

Responsibilities:

• Provides a comprehensive assessment of patient's psychosocial needs, develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
• Provides effective behavioral health treatment and education to patients, whether including assessment or therapy (individual and/or group), and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
• Completes all documentation written reports in a timley fashion in accordance with department and hospital policy as required by the Medical Center of Agency policy.
• Provides services to patients in accordance with Licensure regulations defined by the respective licensure board, i.e., NASW or MFT.
• Utilizes and obtains and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the evidence- based treatment options available range of treatment required for specific populations that age groups, when developing treatment plans to develop a treatment plan specific to patient needs.
• Provides comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted.
• Assesses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provide information, education and/or referrals as appropriate to meet identified patient needs.
• Collaborates with the patient (with their consent), family, and other support persons involved in the patient's care to develop a comprehensive discharge plan that best meets the continuing care needs of the patient. 
• Reassesses treatment plan on an ongoing basis, evaluates progress, and revises plan when clinically indicated.
• Maintains protected patient health information as required by law, State Licensing, TJC, and HMH policy.
• Assists other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies.
• Has working knowledge of various community agencies and resources and refers patients when appropriate. 
• Assists with interview and orientation of new staff members.
• Supervises social work/ counseling students completing field placement.
• Identifies the needs of the patient populations served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating and providing instruction/education with the patient, parent and/or primary cargiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Receives proper supervision as per their Licensed Board.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure work experience.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory, its application in variety of settings, as well as knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnoses, and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
• Must possess excellent follow through and attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Application Process: Apply online here: http://jobs.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/job/maywood/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-north-and-south-region/19511/66550864816

Date Posted: September 8, 2024

Company Name: Sanar Institute

Location: Newark, New Jersey (hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description: Sanar is seeking a full-time Operations Specialist to support the organizational operations of the Sanar Institute. Reporting to the Co-Chief Executive Officer, this position will be responsible for assisting the Co-CEOs in generalist operations functions including: basic bookkeeping and Quickbooks, human resources and onboarding support, office organization and inventory, technology support, external facing communications, and other operations functions.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and motivated problem solver, who is able to multi-task and prioritize varied responsibilities, see the ‘big picture’ of organizational operations to identify opportunities, and who is excited to join a small team of professionals working to support survivors of trauma.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain meticulous records for Sanar personnel, including all human resources and benefits information.
• Greet clients and visitors as the ‘front of house’
• Serve as the internal point of contact for personnel needs including staff onboarding and offboarding, tech account access, expense reimbursements, changes to benefits, holidays and birthdays, employee timesheets, benefits accruals, benefit enrollment and changes, and more.
• Coordinate employee payroll and grant payroll reconciliation using Sanar’s contracted Payroll Software System.
• Answer organization phone inquiries and emails, including those related to general program support.
• Support organizational benefit and HR systems implementation including updating policies and procedures in the employee handbook, supporting staff in benefit and HR processes, and streamline Sanar systems to best support staff and program constituents.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions in Quickbooks Online and pull regular reports for oversight.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting monthly, federal/state grant financial reports and drawdowns.
• Ensure that monetary transactions are properly updated and recorded.
• Enter invoices and bills into QuickBooks as well as drafting and sending Sanar invoices to external partners and managing payments.
• Prepare necessary paperwork for audits and grant reimbursement processes
• Send/make payments after approval, including rent and monthly bills.
• Maintain office inventory and create monthly supply orders for office needs, technology, and therapy supplies.
• Manage the office calendar and schedules, including room/space booking procedures, and inform staff of office updates and closures.
• Manage office equipment, including setting up staff computers, conference call technology, phones and more.
• Oversee online registration for Sanar’s online trainings and events and interface with registrants.
• Support “virtual office’ management including technology platform management, remote stipend support, technology updates, and ensuring remote staff have access to comprehensive support in their virtual office spaces.
• Assist in tech editing of documents, handouts, and training content as needed.
• Regularly visit the Newark Post Office to check PO Box.
• Minor website updating (no coding required), social media posts, and newsletter development.
• Draft correspondence and donor acknowledgement letters for donors.
• Manage general office organization, tidiness and upkeep.
• Other duties as assigned to support the success of the Sanar Institute.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Excellent proficiency in technology like QuickBooks Online, Zoom, G-Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be comfortable working to support both in office and fully remote, off-site staff.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Must have good judgment and problem-solving skills; be organized and meticulous; and have warm interpersonal skills.
• Must pass a full background check, including NJ Child Abuse Record check.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations and federal grant award management a plus.

Salary: $50,000- $55,000/year 

Application Process: Please send a cover letter and your resume including salary requirements to Sarah Lott, Co-Chief Executive Officer, at sarah.lott@sanar-institute.org.

Date Posted: September 8, 2024

Company Name: Sanar Institute

Location: Newark, New Jersey (hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description: Sanar is seeking a Resiliency Social Worker to provide trauma healing services through Sanar’s Wellness Center. This position will specialize in both short-term and long-term individual and group services for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence.

Candidates must hold an LSW in New Jersey and must have experience working directly with historically marginalized communities, especially BIPOC survivors of violence. An understanding of polyvictimization and complex trauma is critical to success in this role. A 40-hour domestic violence or sexual assault crisis certification, and/or post-graduate certification in a trauma-specific modality are both also a plus, but not a requirement.

In addition, this position requires a professional who is highly organized and adaptable, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and has experience adhering to grant requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, trauma-conscious, person-centered, empowerment-based individual mental health services for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence including human trafficking, sexual violence, domestic violence, and tech-based sexual violence utilizing the Sanar Institute’s Tri-Phasic Healing Model.
• Facilitate group therapy, including therapeutic groups and psychoeducation groups.
• Facilitate Community Oriented Healing workshops, which are community-based skill building events centered around trauma response management tools for the local community.
• Create trauma-informed educational materials and the strengthening of internal documents, protocols to ensure they are trauma- informed, client-entered, empowerment-based and culturally specific.
• Develop and manage connections and referrals to other community resources and services to support the clinical team with client case management needs.
• Keep detailed person-centered case notes to fulfill all grant-reporting duties, HIPAA regulations and all grant requirements.
• Provide effective services to clients utilizing appropriate clinical theory for trauma healing and support of symptom reduction, whether in assessment or counseling.
• Provide services in accordance with Licensure regulations defined by the Board of Social Work Examiners.
• May supervise Clinical Resiliency Fellows (Typically 2nd year MSW interns clinical placement).
• Assist in any other identified programmatic areas necessary to achieve Sanar’s mission and vision.

Qualifications:

• LSW in New Jersey
• Minimum of two years’ experience in clinical services (internships can be counted) with individuals impacted by trauma
• Bilingual English and Spanish – must be fully proficient and able to conduct clinical mental health services in both languages
• Emotional maturity, stability, and resilience is required, along with excellent social skills that are authentic, empathic, and create a strong therapeutic alliance with clients.
• Experience and sensitivity working in multi-cultural environments
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, oppression, and privilege and how these impact clients
• Strong personal practice of self-care and wellness-based supports
• Alignment with Sanar’s mission, vision, and core values
• Excellent Proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Salary: $53,000-60,000/year

Application Process: Please send a cover letter and your resume including salary requirements to Jessica Mora, Clinical Director, at jessica.mora@sanar-institute.org.

Date Posted: September 8, 2024

Company Name: Serenity Counseling, LLC

Location: Moorestown and Haddonfield, NJ

Job Description: Serenity Counseling, LLC is seeking a dedicated and experienced LCSW or LPC to join our thriving Haddonfield office. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for mental health and a commitment to providing direct client care and supervision of provisionally licensed clinicians.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision/support to a caseload of therapists, offering guidance, support, and mentorship as they develop their clinical skills and expertise.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, utilizing various supervision models and techniques to address the unique needs and challenges of each supervisee.
• Work with the owner to monitor and evaluate the quality of clinical work provided by supervisees, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and best practices in psychotherapy.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall development and success of the practice.
• Maintain a caseload of 20-25 clients per week, providing individual, couples, or family therapy sessions as needed.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each client, using utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and approaches
• Document client progress and outcomes in accordance with clinical best practices.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure continuity of care and effective case management.
• Review and sign off on clinical notes from other clinicians (LSW, LAC, LAMFT) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Possession of a clinical supervision certificate is preferred, but not required.
• Strong understanding of various therapeutic modalities and approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with supervisees and clients.
• Proven ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance in a supportive and non-judgmental manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with emerging trends in the field of mental health.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Receive a full salary from day one, even while building your caseload.
• Generous PTO: Enjoy paid time off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: Contribute to a 401k retirement plan to secure your financial future.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Access comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage to protect your well-being.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of continuing education opportunities to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends.

Application Process: Please submit your resume and cover letter to vanessa@serenity-counseling.org

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Atlantic Health System

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Morristown, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Provides psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs, makes appropriate referrals, provides counseling and supportive services to patients/families
• Collaborate with clinicians on geriatric plans of care
• Maintains and utilizes a current knowledge base of community resources, agencies, and refers patients/caregivers
• Provide assistance with end of life and bereavement
• Educate, assist and intervene with patients and families on legal options such as advance directives
• Utilize the EMR to document assessments, progress notes, and patient interactions 
• Complete appropriate forms to facilitate referrals 
• Utilize AHS PRIDE values during patient, caregiver, and team interactions
• Complete interventions to promote continuity of care after patient discharge from hospital/facility
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• MSW from an accredited school of social work. 
• NJ LSW or LCSW required. 
• Previous social work experience (preferred).
• Prior experience with Epic (preferred).
• Prior outpatient experience (preferred).

Application Process: Apply online here: https://jobs.atlantichealth.org/job/20881238/social-worker-msw-morristown-nj/

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000/year

Location: Remote, but priority will be given to individuals who are local to Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA. Throughout the year, some in-person tabeling/community events will occur local to the community that YAMT serves, which we would ask the Wellness Coordinator to attend.

Benefits: A health stipend of $7,000 annually, PTO for 38 Days in total, and 10 Recognized Federal holidays. YAMT is closed from December 20 to January 3rd each year for all team members.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clinical caseload of 15 clients who are currently engaging in YAMT’s wellness center. The coordinator will see clients for 50-minute (1-on1) individual virtual therapy sessions weekly.
• Host a weekly clinical support group (virtual) that currently correlates with the community's needs (this will vary depending on the community's request, but past groups include LGBTQ+ support groups, Parenting Support Groups, Grief/Loss Support Groups, etc.). The Coordinator will conduct one support group twice a year.
• Host quarterly wellness meet-ups (virtual) via YAMT’s community online platform for YAMT’s national member community to increase the sense of belonging amongst members, increase access to wellness tools within their local communities, and support the coordinator in building rapport with community members.
• Support with Advertising and Outreach to potential clients in the local community. This will entail doing individual outreach to local organizations and doing local in-person mental health tabling events to reach potential clients.
• Support YAMT’s Nurture Forward Directory: Support with the outreach and recruitment of new mental health directory providers that will serve YAMT members outside of our licensure states of NJ and PA.
• Data collection and reporting: The Wellness Coordinator will document their clinical session daily using YAMT’s EHR platform. To stay compliant, notes will be submitted no less than 48 hours after each session. The coordinator will regularly work with the Executive Director to compile data for grant reporting and annual impact reports. Data collection will include conducting needs assessments with all clients and ensuring that treatment plans are up to date.
• Participate in bi-weekly individual supervision sessions with the Executive Director to case plan, decrease vicarious trauma and increase capacity to serve survivors within the clinical setting.
• Professional Development: The Wellness Coordinator will attend regular professional development training sessions annually. These trainings will increase the coordinator’s capacity to support and serve members within YAMT’s Wellness Program.
• Other additional tasks as agreed upon weekly.

Qualifications:

• A license to practice independently in NJ (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or a Master's level therapist licensed to
• practice in NJ (LSW and LAC) who will achieve full independent licensure in the next two years.
• Free Supervision will be provided for LAC’s and LSW’s during paid work hours.
• Dual Licensure within NJ/PA or NJ/NYC is ideal but not required.
• YAMT is a PSLF-qualifying employer for student loan forgiveness.
• A master's Degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a related field is required.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a clinical setting with survivors of sexual violence, specifically survivors of trafficking and/or those engaged in the commercial sex industry and sex workers.
• A license to practice independently in NJ (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) or a Masters Level therapist licensed to practice in NJ (LSW and LAC) who will achieve full independent licensure in the next two years.
• (Free Supervision will be provided for LAC’s and LSW’s).
• Dual Licensure within NJ/PA or NJ/NYC is ideal but not required.

Application Process: Apply online here: https://airtable.com/appO4ZIUZZrZW5oWJ/shr2e84PMQjXTXumT

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Coming Home of Middlesex County, Inc.

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Job Description: Coming Home of Middlesex County, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established by the County to coordinate services addressing the needs of residents experiencing housing insecurity or who are at imminent risk of homelessness, with the ultimate goal of disrupting the downward spiral. To that end, it administers the County’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and the County’s Coordinated Entry & Assessment (CEA) and prioritization tools, connecting people in a housing crisis to available community resources and housing in the most efficient way. The CEA Access Navigator will conduct telephonic evaluations of individuals and families experiencing homelessness for possible housing opportunities and other supportive services. Under the supervision of senior staff, the CEA Access Navigator will play a very important role in the Middlesex County homeless services system, gathering the necessary information needed to pursue solutions to address peoples’ needs and make referrals to helpful resources such as shelter, prevention programs, and permanent housing.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the coordinated entry assessment, through which all persons experiencing homelessness enter the system of helpful providers.
• Conduct a detailed, problem-solving discussion with people experiencing homelessness to unearth housing barriers and other vulnerabilities and to identify the person’s strengths.
• Provide appropriate community-based referrals and resources, with the goal of addressing the client’s needs and diverting them from the formal homeless system.
• Document all client contact, interactions and responses to assessment in the County’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Assist with access to entitlement benefits and housing assistance.
• Attend relevant trainings, workshops, and County meetings.

Qualifications:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field; or a lesser degree or Lived/Peer experience with 5+ years of experience working in the social service field in Middlesex County.
• Two years of experience providing case management/system navigation services in a healthcare or social service setting.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish required.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and a vehicle.
• Ability to maintain attendance and time schedule commitments.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and understanding, i.e, ability to be gracious with all persons of various ages, cultures, and creeds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Ability to exercise mature, unbiased, and professional judgment.
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and comfortable working with data software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in database management.
• Able to work flexible hours, as requested by management.

Salary: $45,000-$47,000/year

Application Process: Please send cover letter and resume to eodonnell@cominghomemiddlesex.org.

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Coming Home of Middlesex County, Inc.

$70-$80k annually, dependent on experience; PTO, health insurance and 401(k) plan

Location: New Brunswick, NJ (hybrid once fully trained)

Job Description: Coming Home of Middlesex County, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established by the County to coordinate services addressing the needs of residents experiencing housing insecurity or who are at imminent risk of homelessness, with the goal of disrupting the downward spiral. To that end, it administers the County’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and the County’s Coordinated Entry & Assessment (CEA) and prioritization tools, connecting people in a housing crisis to available community resources and housing in the most efficient way. It is also a leader in the County to create Systems change and improvement through work with all agencies of the Middlesex County Housing Continuum of Care. This involves community organizing skills.

The CEA process allows for an objective assessment of a homeless person’s needs and prioritization of such needs pursuant to collectively agreed upon assessment scoring and prioritization criteria. In July 2023, Middlesex County complemented the State homelessness hotline, NJ211, with physical access sites: a stationary one in New Brunswick and another in Perth Amboy and a third rotating among a few other places in the County. CEA Access Navigators employed by Coming Home will staff the New Brunswick and rotating sites and monitor the Perth Amboy site.

Responsibilities: (CEA)

• Monitor compliance by Coming Home’s subcontracted CEA physical access site in Perth Amboy. Those access navigators will be employees of the Perth Amboy agency.
• Communicate regularly with the partner organizations in New Brunswick and the rotating sites to ensure smooth operation and to assess any need for improvement.
• Enter any paper Coordinated Assessment (CA) forms received from certain agencies into HMIS; encourage accurate completion and entering of data of CA by all other agencies using HMIS; and translate all this data onto the County By Name List (BNL) of all persons homeless in the County broken down by various populations.
• Make appropriate referrals from the BNL when notified of opening in affordable housing in our inventory.
• Conduct training for partner agencies regarding completion of the CA, maintenance of quality data and knowledge of the CEA system.
• Conduct population specific case conferencing sessions and participate in case conferencing sessions conducted by partner agencies to collectively brainstorm and suggest solutions to the homeless situation of persons on the BNL.
• Be able to report on placement outcomes; BNL data and identify gaps in the system.
• Assist with HUD grant renewal application annually.

Responsibilities: (HMIS)

• Serve as the liaison to Coming Home’s subcontracted HMIS administrator, a software company that manages the administration and regulatory compliance of HMIS. This liaison role will entail providing any assistance a partner agency HMIS lead may need to 3 connect with the administrator; participate in HMIS lead calls with the administrator; facilitate the receipt of all required HUD reports, and Coming Home desired custom reports, from the administrator.
• Work with the Community agencies to reinforce the importance of maintaining data quality and keeping the HMIS system current.
• Assist the County in reconciling SSH program funding reports with services allotted in the HMIS administrator’s quarterly upload to the State HMIS software program.
• Assist with HUD grant renewal annually.

Responsibilities (Continuum of Care Initiatives): Middlesex County, with Coming Home as a lead agency, participates in the Built for Zero (BFZ) initiative of Community Solutions, Inc., a national organization that provides consulting and coaching services to communities across the nation striving to end homelessness using data and short term evaluation of community efforts. It also participates in the State of NJ’s initiative to engage in Data Driven Decision Making (3DM) in all efforts to end homelessness. The Director of Systems Programs is responsible, in conjunction with the Executive Director and leaders of partner agencies, to see to the implementation of strategies systemwide to meet our identified goals and objectives. These strategies will be accompanied by identified key performance indicators and timeline and mode of measurement. This requires community organizing activities. Your job as Director of System Program in this regard will be to be the liaison between the BFZ coaches and the other agencies; to lead the 3DM initiatives and be a bit of a cheerleader for everyone to keep setting new goals and objectives and moving towards them. The Director of System Programs will assist the County in the administration of the annual Point in Time County (Survey) of homeless persons and perform tasks as requested by the Executive Director. 

Qualifications:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• 3+ years of experience working in the social service field, preferably in Middlesex County.
• Outgoing, assertive, yet respectful, comportment.
• Community Organizing skills.
• Very comfortable working with data software.
• Proficiency in database management.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Ability to exercise mature, unbiased, and professional judgment.
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and a vehicle.
• Ability to maintain attendance and time schedule commitments.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and understanding.

Application Process: Please email eodonnell@cominghomemiddlesex.org with interest.

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Anchor Therapy, LLC

Location: Hoboken, NJ (hybrid optional)

Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

Qualifications:

• Current State of New Jersey license as a LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, LAC, PsyD, or PhD
• Mandatory 15 clinical hours minimum per week
• Available to work nights and/or weekends
• 2 years of counseling experience

Benefits:

• Competitive pay ($70-$100/clinical hour)
• Health insurance
• 401k with company contribution 
• Professional development opportunities
  • *Provisionally Licensed Therapists (LAC, LSW) will be paid out at a lower rate based on their experience 

Application Process: Apply online here: https://www.anchortherapy.org/careers-counseling-job-position

Date Posted: Senior Director

Company Name and Description: The Safe Horizon DV Shelter Program provides safe and confidential spaces for DV survivors and their children.  We are committed to providing these services with empathy, compassion, professionalism, non-judgement, and respect. Our spaces respect survivors’ right to self-determination and focus on giving families and individuals the space, both emotional and physical, to heal from the victimization and trauma they have experienced. 

Responsibilities:

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.
• Managing and administering the shelter program from a trauma informed perspective that focuses on resident centered practice and vicarious trauma;
• Mediating disputes and addressing grievances from a trauma informed perspective;
• Recruiting, hiring, coaching, mentoring and supervising a multi-disciplinary group of onsite staff that includes understanding and responding to vicarious trauma (both for self and for staff members);
• Ensuring that all staff receive high quality bi-weekly individual and monthly group supervision that is reflective and prioritizes improvement of Resident Centered Practice skills and includes discussions about vicarious trauma
• Management and over site of billing process including reaching expected utilization targets, managing expenses, monitoring of onsite resident resources; and accurate resident documentation (electronic and hard copies)
• Completing annual staff performance evaluations; developing staff professional development plans and strong utilization of the agency’s performance management tools;
• Managing and administering the shelter program including fiscal management of budget, billing, and adherence to agency, city and state and federal regulations; successfully completing program audits by City, State and Federal regulators;
• Collaborating with internal departments to ensure programs run efficiently (Training Department, Domestic Violence Administration, Human Resources, Development, Finance, Legal etc.); Developing partnerships with other community based organizations, acting as a liaison to other organizations;
• Growing donor relationships in partnership with the Development Department; including hosting donor tours, and working with donors/volunteers for special events at the site; Developing scattered sites as needed;

Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with residents and staff Utilization of Client Centered Practice (CCP) skills.
• Ability to use neutral and non-judgmental language when responding to clients Understanding and responding to vicarious trauma.
• Ability to engage with clients using a trauma informed perspective.
• Must be flexible, patient and able to juggle multiple roles simultaneously.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in a Human Services or related field, plus a minimum of four years relevant experience operating a facility/and or working with domestic violence survivors.
• Must include at least one year of supervisory experience.

Salary: $92,800 - $104,400/year

Benefits: 

• Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Company Life Insurance
• Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Employee Learning Center   

Application Process: Apply online here: https://safehorizon.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2409?c=safehorizon

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Safe Horizon

Job Description: The Supervising Social Worker provides supervision to a team of case managers and provides direct client services to individuals and families impacted by violence including intimate partner and family violence, sexual assault, and homicide.  

Responsibilities: 

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches. 
• Responsible for bi-weekly case supervision and support to specified Case Managers, in accordance with Safe Horizon’s quality supervision policy.
• Monitors staff's performance through regular observation of client work and documentation, and coaches staff in providing client-centered safety assessments and risk management plans.  
• In partnership with the Director of the program, recruits, hires and trains staff, and manages staff performance in accordance with agency policy.
• Assist the director with monitoring the flow of daily program demands to ensure consistency and quality client centered services.
• Co-facilitates group supervision with Clinical Director.
• Over-sight of support groups offered by program. 
• Co-facilitates psycho-educational support groups for clients to learn to assess their own needs.
• Assess clients with mental health needs and coordinate referrals for services.
• Establishes linkage with external mental health providers to facilitate referrals. 
• Provides on call support to program staff in the absence of program director.
• Conducts client centered safety assessment and risk management planning to a small caseload of victims of crime and abuse, including children.  
• Provides crisis intervention, short term supportive counseling and case management services.
• Advocates for clients for public entitlements with systems and other agencies, where necessary, such as obtaining orders of protection, help with hospital/medical related needs; Office of Victims Services compensation, and relocation assistance.
• Provides information and referral for clients for services such as shelters, mental health treatment, public assistance and other entitlements.
• Provides emergency practical assistance for clients including transportation, food vouchers, financial assistance, emergency cell phones, and lock replacement.
• Conducts educational presentations and trainings and participates in outreach events for community groups about sexual assault, domestic violence and other related topics.
• Participates in staff meetings, community meetings and relevant trainings and seminars. 
• Performs data entry into a computerized record keeping system and maintains thorough and accurate case records and statistics. 
• Works collaboratively with other Safe Horizon programs to facilitate linkages for clients. 
• Works collaboratively with other Safe Horizon administrative and operations department.
• Various other duties to be determined by supervisor.

Qualifications:  

• Master’s Degree in social work required;
• Prior supervisory experience required;
• Strong interpersonal relationship and crisis management skills;
• A sound knowledge of victimization issues;
• Individual must have the ability to work in a crisis-driven setting;
• The ability to balance administrative responsibilities, client needs and task management skills are required;  
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Experience working with clients of all ages, including children, in a social service setting providing short-term counseling and/or case management;
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience working with victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or child abuse, and/or general mental health practice (preferred).  

Salary: $62,000.00 - $69,750/year

Benefits: 

• Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
•  403(b) Retirement Plan
• Company Life Insurance
• Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Employee Learning Center  

Application Process: Apply online here: https://safehorizon.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2414?c=safehorizon

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name and Description: Resilience Lab is modernizing how clinicians work together towards our mission: improving access to high-quality mental health care. Our diverse and collaborative team of over 200 remotely-based therapists offers virtual therapy services while enjoying flexible schedules and the security of a guaranteed monthly income. We provide billing and administrative support, so our clinicians can focus more on their clients. Our clinically-led Institute provides a complimentary lifelong learning curriculum. We are expanding nationally and looking for compassionate clinicians to join our team.

Job Type: Part-time or Full-Time

Location: Can work remotely - NJ License required (in-person supervision may be required for LSWs)

Job Description: Resilience Lab is hiring therapists licensed to practice in New Jersey who are in need of supervision. While our therapists primarily conduct individual sessions, they also work with couples and families, and facilitate groups and workshops. As such, there are many pathways for LSWs and LACs to gain clinical hours as they are working toward their license.

Responsibilities:

• Mastery of the Resilience Methodology, which is collaborative, holistic, personalized, and measurable.
• Complete onboarding and training
• Conduct individual, couples, and/or family psychotherapy sessions,
• Run support groups and/or group therapy sessions
• Evaluate sessions and outcomes via intake/progress notes, treatment plans, and outcome measures
• Undergo supervision to reflect on sessions, including transference/countertransference
• Participate in learning opportunities through the Resilience Institute

Qualifications:

• Master's degree and requisite state licensure (Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Associate Counselor)
• Self-starter, learning mentality with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Adept communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to new systems, e.g., software platforms
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to balance independence and asking for help
• Community-oriented with a passion for collaboration
• Access to a reliable computer and high-speed internet

Benefits:

• Fully remote, flexible schedule - provide care without the commute
• Professional Development. Receive complimentary access to The Resilience Institute for lifelong clinical and business training
• Supervision. Gain hours toward independent licensure under expert supervision
• Administrative support. Access a dedicated insurance/billing team so you can focus on clients
• Marketing support. We’ll help build your client base via marketing and our insurer partnerships
• Health insurance. You’ll be eligible to enroll in mmedical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Generous PTO. Receive four weeks of PTO after six months of employment, nine paid holidays, and 12 weeks of paid family leave after one year of employment (full-time)
• All clinicians are hired as W-2 employees

Salary: $50,000-$64,000/year (full-time)

Application Process: Apply online here: https://jobs.lever.co/resiliencelab/771fc307-57b0-4504-ae69-148191999588

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Therapy Source

Location: West Orange, NJ

Position Details: 

• Contracted position - 1099
• Approximately 20 hours per week (school days)
• Special needs high school caseload

Qualifications:

• NJDOE school certification as a social worker.
• Fingerprinting through the NJDOE (or willingness to obtain).
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain).

Application Process: Please reach out to jguerra-cechak@txsource.com with interest.

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Description: Seeking a Coordinator, Senior Friendly Visiting, to facilitate well-regarded community program alleviating loneliness and isolation for homebound older adults in our region. The coordinator will understand the needs of older adults and aging related issues. The coordinator will see that all participants and volunteers are treated with compassion and dignity, in addition to active communication with key stakeholders and thorough documentation and communications. Hybrid work style, flexible hours based on population served and needs. Welcoming and supportive team environment with group supervision and regular staff meetings. The agency prioritizes ongoing professional development, free or reduced-fee training and CEU's, referral bonuses.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Senior Friendly Visiting Program.
• Assessment and intake of prospective participants.
• Recruit, screen, train, match, supervise and recognize volunteers on ongoing basis.
• Facilitate monthly group supervision and ongoing learning opportunities for volunteers.
• Maintain accurate and up to date program documentation regarding all units of service and communications.
• Communicate actively with relevant case managers and family as needed.
• Assist leadership with program evaluation, data collection, and reporting as needed Community Outreach & Engagement.
• Participate in the recruitment of prospective volunteers by representing the agency • Attend and participate in relevant meetings including Office on Aging Provider Meetings.
• Communicate with prospective program participants and their representatives Additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor and director.

Qualifications:

• Licensed in New Jersey as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Comparable License Experience and interest in working with older adult population.
• Experience volunteering or working with volunteers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with experience in Excel and motivation to utilize agency database.
• Bilingual professionals encouraged to apply, seeking the following languages to meet the needs of our community: Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hebrew, Yiddish, or American Sign Language.

Salary: $29,000-$42,000/year

Application Process: Please send resume via email to Shaina Sherman, Executive Director, ssherman@jewishfamilysvc.org.

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Westchester Jewish Community Services

Job Description: Join our team as we seek part-time and full-time clinicians for our Family Mental Health Clinics. In this role, you will provide mental health services to persons in the community having psychiatric diagnosis and requiring services offered by a licensed mental health facility. The positions are 100% outpatient, and clinic locations and hours may offer flexibility. Currently, the model is hybrid.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessment and develop written treatment plan with the client (collaborative documentation) in compliance with OMH regulations.
• Provide appropriate clinical documentation and agency reports (e.g. clinician’s schedule, treatment plans) in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provide treatment in various modalities, including individual, family, and group therapy for ongoing treatment cases.
• Attend agency in-service training and staff meetings.
• File timely insurance claim forms and maintain other necessary contacts with insurance companies.

Qualifications:

• New York State licensure (LMFT, LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW) is required.
• Familiarity and experience with evidenced-based treatments, knowledge of modern principles of social work, prior experience with children, community mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders.

Salary: $30.21-$40.10/hourly

Application Process: Please send resume with interest rmuskin@wjcs.com.

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Westchester Jewish Community Services, Inc.

Job Description: Join our team as a Full-Time Mobile Mental Health Social Worker (MSW or LMSW) for our Family Matters program. In this role, you will work closely with children and their families, providing mental health services.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct clinical and case management services off-site: in homes, schools and other community-based locations.
• Provide appropriate clinical documentation and agency reports (e.g., clinician’s schedule, treatment plans) in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Monitor and update the treatment plan quarterly and work with client to fulfill the goals of the treatment plan.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• A vehicle and valid Driver’s License.
• Experience working with youth with mental health needs.

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Disability and life insurance.
• 403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan.
• On-Going Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives.
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements.

Salary: $55,000 – $73,000/year

Application Process: Please send resume with interest to rmuskin@wjcs.com.

Date Posted: August 20, 2023

Company Name: Westchester Jewish Community Services, Inc.

Location: White Plains, NY

Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Director of LGBTQIA+ Programming, Resources, Innovation, Development and Engagement (“the Director”), the Program Coordinator, Center Lane serves the psychosocial needs of participants at a Westchester-based community program serving LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and questioning plus) youth ages up to 21, and assists the Director in coordination and implementation of services. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides supportive counseling, outreach, case management, and advocacy services to youth/adolescents/young adults and parents/caregivers/families.
• Facilitates support groups and drop-in sessions for youth/adolescents/young adults and parents/caregivers.
• Maintains client records and data.
• Organizes and implements educational and recreational activities for youth/adolescents/young adults.
• Prepares and delivers training, workshops and other outreach for students, parents/caregivers and families, professionals, and community members.
• Coordinates outreach to communities throughout the region in order to promote Center Lane programs and activities, including but not limited to: tabling at events/fairs/festivals, organizing with other nonprofits/youth bureaus/schools, and arranging pop-up/remote/virtual programming for youth at partners’ locations.
• Provides crisis intervention with youth/adolescents/young adult clients.
• Manages volunteer and alumni engagement and recognition.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling preferred.
• Experience working with youth/adolescents/young adults.
• Strong knowledge of issues affecting LGBTQIA+ youth and their families.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to relate well with clients, supervisors, program officials, employees and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to satellite sites and community events and presentations.
• Must be able to work Friday evenings and other late nights and weekends.

Salary: $60,000/year

Application Process: Please send resume with interest to rmuskin@wjcs.com.

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Company Name: Westchester Jewish Community Services, Inc.

Location: White Plains, NY

Job Description: POINT (Pursuing Our independence Together) is currently seeking a full-time (35 hours/week) Program Specialist to join our team. POINT supports adults aged 21 and older with developmental and learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, to live independently in apartments located throughout downtown White Plains. Our program emphasizes life skills training, health awareness, and social interactions through individual and group meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with program participants individually and in groups to provide assistance, services and supports that promote independence.
• Write goals & participate in meetings.
• Interface with parents, as well as staff from outside agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities including autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to develop goals and objectives and complete all required documentation.
• Strong and positive communication skills for effective case management.
• Approachable demeanor, demonstrating sensitivity and respect for participant confidentiality and their needs, with a clear understanding of staff-participant boundaries.
• Masters degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field.

Salary: $50,00 - $59,000/year

Benefits: 

• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Disability and life insurance.
• 403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan.
• On-Going Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives.
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements

Application Process: Please send resume with interest to rmuskin@wjcs.com.

Date Posted: July 27, 2024

Company Name: Main Street Counseling

Job Types: Full-Time (25+ clients/week); Part-Time (10-15 clients/week)

Job Description: Currently seeking LAC, LPC, LMFT, and LCSWs to join a growing private mental health counseling group practice. Must have valid licensure in the state of New Jersey. Supervision provided for provisionally licensed clinicians.

Main Street Counseling is looking to fill full time positions (minimum of 25 clinical hours per week for full-time) and part-time (minimum 10 clinical hours per week).

Telehealth, In-person, and hybrid options available. We are looking for clinicians who can see a variety of populations. Opportunities to provide supervision to provisionally licensed clinicians as well.

Flexible hours and excellent pay. We value a good work/life balance. In this position, you will have the opportunity to do what you love without having to focus at all on the business side of having a private practice. Your responsibilities will be to schedule your own appointments, meet with your clients, and keep your own notes using our Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. We have a system that is quick and easy for our therapists allowing for more time and energy to be focused on client care. All other business responsibilities are taken care of for you (ie: office space, referrals, insurance claim submissions, payroll, etc.).

Benefit opportunities for full time employees including free CEU, 401k, Medical, Dental, and PTO.

Salary: $35.00 - $87.00/hour (depending on licensure and service type).

Application Process: If you are interested in learning more, please email your resume and letter of interest to rguiliano@mainstreetcounselingnj.com or visit our website at mainstreetcounselingnj.com.

Date Posted: July 22, 2024

Company Name and Overview: Better Wellness Counseling and Consulting LLC is a trauma-informed practice based in Bedminster, NJ. We provide specialized mental health therapy services to clients and consultation services for therapists. Our mission is to support individuals in improving quality of life and wellness in the areas of trauma, grief, among other areas.

Job Description: This is a part-time hybrid role as a Clinical Therapist. The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for conducting mental health therapy sessions for approximately 13-15 clinical hours per week. Clinical services include individual therapy and may include group therapy. This role will be primarily remote with some flexibility for in-person work. The Clinical Therapist will be able to set their own hours but will need to work either one evening or one weekend day per week (you choose).

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field
• Valid New Jersey state licensure as an LCSW, LPC or equivalent
• Experience and knowledge of trauma-informed therapy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge/certification/training of evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, CPT, PE, ART, Brainspotting, TF-CBT, or other specialties preferred.

Benefits:

• W2 position
• Paid administrative time
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid schedule
• Quarterly bonuses/financial incentives
• Paid CEUs
• Consistent support and professional coaching offered to set you up for success
• Consultation for EMDR available
• Marketing, credentialing, and referrals provided
• Opportunity for growth into full-time or other positions

Salary: $60 - $68/hr

Application Process: Please send resume with interest to ambre@betterwellnesscc.com.

Date Posted: July 8, 2024

Company Name: Charlie Health

Browse open positions here: https://www.charliehealth.com/careers/current-openings

Date Posted: July 8, 2024

Company Name and Overview: Green Brook Academy provides a therapeutic/educational program for students who are classified with behavior/emotional disabilities. Our small program allows our students to build a sense of self, be inspired to learn and enjoy education again. 

Job Type: Full-Time (10 month contract)

Job Description: This school social work position requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping young people navigate challenges and reach their full potential.  Student diagnoses at Green Brook Academy may include, but not limited to: ADHD, ODD, CD, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, PTSD.

Responsibilities:

• Provide IEP required counseling services to students in a school setting
• Assess students' needs and develop appropriate counseling plans
• Educate students on various topics
• Provide staff in-services on mental health topics
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students' academic and personal development
• Collaborate with outside organizations to ensure all are working together to support student
• Conduct individual counseling sessions to address social, emotional, and behavioral issues
• Assist students in developing coping skills and strategies for academic success
• Provide referrals to outside agencies or resources when necessary
• Prepare IEP meeting documents for teacher input (PLAAFP, etc.)
• Home visits as needed
• Crisis counseling/student support as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students in an educational setting
• Strong background in social work, special education, and behavioral health
• Knowledge of conflict management techniques, culturally diversity counseling
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations related to student welfare and confidentiality
• NJ School Counselor or School Social Work Certification

Application Process: Please send resume with interest to cmotzel@greenbrookacademy.com.

Benefits include dental insurance(Guardian), health insurance(Horizon), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, vision insurance

Date Posted: July 8, 2024

Company Name: YCS Winslow Crisis Stabilization and Assessment Program (CSAP)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description: The clinician will become a part of our multidisciplinary team (Psychiatrist, Nurse, Residential Counselors) that provide an array of therapeutic services to individuals in our care. Small caseloads allow us to provide the highest quality of care, and a commitment to the professional growth and clinical development of our team members. This position reports to our Clinical Director who can provide clinical supervision, while the agency at large offers monthly clinical rounds, and training to enhance and broaden learning opportunities and professional development. 

Responsibilities:

• Complete Strengths and Needs, and Biopsychosocial (BSP) assessment (with new admission)
• Develop and implement safety/soothing plans with youth and family
• Develop and work with youth and family on a comprehensive treatment plan and discharge plan (with new discharge)
• Provide individual therapy, if applicable
• Provide group therapy, if applicable
• Attend treatment team meetings

Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a related field and a license to practice independently in NJ including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD.
• OR Master's-level therapist licensed to practice in NJ including LSW and LAC under the on-site supervision of a NJ independently licensed therapist with a documented plan to achieve clinical licensure within 3 years.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs.
• 403 (B) savings and investment plans.

Application Process: Apply online here: https://www.indeed.com/job/mental-health-therapist-2-500-sign-bonus-1e160b1035ef342b

Date Posted: July 8, 2024

Company Name: YCS Cooper's Crossing Group Home

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description: The clinician will become a part of our multidisciplinary team (Psychiatrist, Nurse, Residential Counselors) that provide an array of therapeutic services to individuals in our care. Small caseloads allow us to provide the highest quality of care, and a commitment to the professional growth and clinical development of our team members. This position reports to our Clinical Director who can provide clinical supervision, while the agency at large offers monthly clinical rounds, and training to enhance and broaden learning opportunities and professional development. 

Responsibilities:

• Complete Strengths and Needs, and Biopsychosocial (BSP) assessment (with new admission)
• Develop and implement safety/soothing plans with youth and family
• Develop and work with youth and family on a comprehensive treatment plan and discharge plan (with new discharge)
• Provide individual therapy, if applicable
• Provide group therapy, if applicable
• Attend treatment team meetings

Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a related field and a license to practice independently in NJ including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD.
• OR Master's-level therapist licensed to practice in NJ including LSW and LAC under the on-site supervision of a NJ independently licensed therapist with a documented plan to achieve clinical licensure within 3 years.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs.
• 403 (B) savings and investment plans.

Application Process: Apply online here: https://www.indeed.com/job/mental-health-therapist-2500-sign-bonus-9320b51f162f0544

Date Posted: July 8, 2024

Company Name: Newark Opportunity Youth Network

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Description: The NJ Opportunity Youth Coalition Graduate Intern will play an integral role as a part of the Home Office team in ensuring that NOYN has the capacity to accomplish its mission, especially as it relates to policy advocacy. The successful candidate will coordinate and co-facilitate the Coalition’s virtual meetings, support the preparation of youth leaders for Coalition meetings, create content for and manage external communications via the Coalition’s social media pages and oversee internal communication across Coalition member organizations. The NJ Opportunity Youth Coalition Graduate Intern must have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to share information to a variety of audiences, across lines of difference, and a commitment to leveraging people power to bring about systems change.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee NJ OY Coalition social media accounts and online presence, including content creation and curation
• Support the Communications Coordinator in writing content for print and web on Coalition related topics
• Support the Communication Coordinator in management of the NJ OY Coalition website
• Coordinate meetings, press conferences, and presentations
• Support maintenance of current Coalition membership
• Support expansion of Coalition membership
• Support Policy Advocacy team in increasing the visibility of OY and NJ Opportunity Youth Coalition across the state
• Create and disseminate social media toolkit related to digital advocacy campaign to Coalition member organizations
• Assist in creation and dissemination of digital advocacy campaign on targeted
• legislation via Phone2Action platform
• Attend Coalition member events with Manager of Policy Advocacy and Community
• Engagement
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Policy Advocacy and Community Engagement

Qualifications:

• Commitment to NOYN’s philosophy and unwavering belief that all young people can excel
• Commitment to the belief that the people most impacted by policy should be the one’s advocating for change
• Deeply familiar with key social media venues (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Suite
• Outstanding organization and attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines seamlessly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Personable and approachable; able to build rapport with all stakeholders, ranging from elected officials to CBO partners to young people
• Ability to work independently with initiative and judgment
• Ability to work with a diverse, multicultural staff and participants
• Ability to think strategically about how to most effectively communicate the
• Coalition’s work and advocacy campaigns to multiple stakeholders

Application Process: Apply online here: https://www.indeed.com/job/nj-opportunity-youth-coalition-graduate-intern-938f6e5ca7ade744

Date Posted: July 8, 2024

Company Name: Saint Peter's University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Provide intakes and psychosocial assessments of children and adolescents from outpatient pediatric specialties
• Provide counseling to children, individuals and families with special needs children
• Meet with interdisciplinary team members for the purpose of consultation, collaboration and identification of patients requiring further evaluation, development or implementation of discharge plans or complex psychosocial issues
• Provide coordination of care and document clearly, concisely and relevantly in EHR
• Work with Interdisciplinary team members, patients, families and/or formal/informal support system to develop and/or contribute to a care plan appropriate for the patient
• Educate patients and family members
• Maintain effective collaborate communication with interdisciplinary team members
• Develop and maintain community relations
• Develop and facilitate children’s and adolescents support groups/social skills groups

Qualifications:

• MSW from accredited Graduate School of Social Work.
• NJ Social Work License: LCSW or LSW.
• NPI and Medical Non Billing Provider Number are required; the application should be submitted to the State within the first 30 days of employment.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Experience in medical social work/perinatal pediatrics/behavioral health/case management preferred.

Application Process: Please send resumes with interest to hknee@saintpetersuh.co.

Date Posted: June 21, 2024

Company Name: Hampton Behavioral Health Center

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description: Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission.

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking dynamic and talented Evening Senior Assessment Coordinator to assist with patients intakes in our admissions department.  Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with referral agencies in facilitating step down/direct transfer admissions to both our inpatient and/or outpatient continuum of care.
• Facilitating all aspects of the assessment and admission process for patients seeking evaluation for psychiatric (with possible co-occurring substance abuse) treatment.
• Provide a comprehensive level of care assessment for providing a recommendation for treatment within our continuum of care.
• Provide efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls from referral sources, patients, and family members seeking treatment options.
• Coordinating with insurance companies for authorizations of recommended treatment
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation.
• Works collaboratively with the department Director and Supervisor to ensure compliance with state and facility requirements.
• For Nurses: provide comprehensive medical evaluations for referrals, conduct nurse to nurse reports when indicated, obtain orders for admit.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/related field – with or without license/certification or
• Bachelors’ degree in psychology/sociology/related field with a current New Jersey state license/certification or state crisis or intervention screening license or a current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelors’ degree in psychology/sociology/related field without licensing will be considered.
• Experience in psychiatric required.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Significant computer skills, data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet maintenance.
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Cerner a plus.
• Previous experience in crisis intervention preferred.

Application Process: Apply online here: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/hampton-behavioral-health-center/jobs/263775?lang=en-us

Date Posted: June 21, 2024

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Plainsboro, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Provides primary individual and family psychotherapy to patients in all phases of treatment, with broad age ranges (predominantly of adolescents and young adults) and additional comorbid diagnoses. Is sensitive to and accommodates families’ needs for sessions outside of usual business hours.
• Completes all components of Psychosocial Assessment (if a licensed Social Worker), using data from patient, family, and treatment providers within designated time frame.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of the multidisciplinary treatment plan and coordinates treatment plan reviews within established time frames.
• Attends daily treatment rounds, providing input to and being receptive to input from other members of treatment team. Demonstrates ability to use treatment team consensus in expeditiously adjusting treatment plans according to needs of patient.
• Identifies significant changes in patients’ clinical status and communicates to appropriate member(s) of treatment team.
• Communicates effectively the essential clinical features of each case with utilization reviewers and monitors patient attendance in scheduled program and length of stay.
• Coordinates discharge planning and communicates plan clearly to all relevant parties, including but not limited to: patient, family, Utilization Reviewer, and outpatient treatment providers.
• Provides specialized psychotherapy groups, psychoeducation groups and Multi-family groups according to education and training.
• Documents all therapeutic interactions, significant contacts with patient/family/other providers, therapeutic goals, and other data in concise, readable format in the electronic medical record on a timely basis, in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
• Provides age-appropriate care as indicated by knowledge of the principle of growth and development over the lifespan, and ability to assess and interpret data relative to the patient’s age. Possesses the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients’ physical, psychological and social needs with those growth and development levels/patient populations served within the department.
• Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department and hospital; collaborates with other staff, within and outside the department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service.
• Maintains all standards of confidentiality. Interacts professionally, respectfully and flexibly with patients, families and staff in performance of daily duties.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and inservices.
• Complies with continuing education requirements of field and completes required annual competencies.
• Participates in program educational activities and marketing activities, such as:
  • Speaking engagements
  • Writing professional articles
  • Providing inservice education
  • Cultivating new referral sources
  • Attending conferences and bringing information back to program in the form of program development, inservice education, etc.
  • Provides coverage on weekends as scheduled.
  • To provide coverage for utilization management as needed or directed.

Qualifications:

• Master of Arts or Science.
• Masters Degree in social sciences preferred. Previous experience in treating eating disorders or inpatient setting.
• Licensed or license eligible in New Jersey.

Application Process: Apply online here: https://careers.pennmedicine.org/jobs/14356563-therapist-eating-disorders-full-time

Date Posted: June 21, 2024

Company Name: Jersey Shore Adult Day Health Care Center

Location: Monmouth County, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Resident assessment
• Care planning and management
• Counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Family outreach
• Coordinating treatment plans with other community resources

Qualifications:

• Must have current C.S.W. or L.S.W. degree with the state of New Jersey.
• Knowledge of social service principles and practices, including case management and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of medical and public health care settings and financing, working knowledge of social and health community services and resources available to seniors, disabled persons and their families.
• Knowledge in the delivery of geriatric case management, including knowledge of the needs of geriatric population, Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance amp; entitlement programs.

Application Process: Please send resume with interest to Huvi Zucker at hrjs@firsthc.com.

Date Posted: June 14, 2024

Company Name: Hunterdon Healthcare System

Location: Flemington, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description: Provide social work services to patients referred for social work assessment and intervention within assigned areas or programs. Provides short-term therapeutic interventions to patients and families and assists with the discharge planning and case management of hospitalized patients. Collaborates with other departments to problem-solve issues.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and/or assist in creation, carryout, and completion of appropriate discharge plan.
• Documentation of services provided.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families as they cope with anxiety, depression, or other issues related to their diagnosis and treatment.
• Oncology navigation/assessment of needs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Social work license in NJ.
• 1-2 years graduate school or post graduate social work experience in an acute care hospital, ambulatory clinic and/or home care setting.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• (Preferred) 2-3 years post graduate clinical social work experience in an acute care hospital, ambulatory clinic and/or home care setting with at least one year of medical social work experience. 
• (Preferred) Discharge planning.

Application Process: Apply online here: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/hhcs/#/job/22735

Date posted: June 6, 2024

Full posting

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

CAI’s Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery is funded by SAMHSA and aims to increase the number of states, local governments, tribal communities, behavioral health (BH) organizations and administrators, primary care providers, clinicians, peers, families, and other stakeholders that receive training and technical assistance, resulting in reduced rates of tobacco use among individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions. The Deputy Project Director reports to the CoE-TFR Project Director and provides day-to-day management of all project-related activities and acts as a liaison between core project partners, consultants, and vendors in facilitating the achievement of project’s goal and objectives.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to):

• Provide day-to-day management, working as part of a team of staff and consultants, to develop and ensure implementation of project strategy, workplan, evaluation and communications plan.
• Work with Project Director to manage and convene a national CoE-TFR Planning Committee, to develop and regularly update the National BH and Tobacco Use Action Plan. 
• In partnership with the project team, planning committee, and project partners, implement and manage strategy to recruit and select states to participate in national Leadership Academies.
• Manage and coordinate processes to develop and produce materials that support facilitation of national and state-specific Learning Academies.
• Manage, in partnership with project coordinator, planning and logistics for all national and state-specific Leadership Academies.
• Establish and implement systems to provide pro-active technical assistance to state teams in the development and implementation of their action plans
• Triage and work with identified project team members and consultants to address on-demand requests for technical assistance.
• Develop annual calendar of webinar training, and work with project team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop webinar content.  
• Manage webinar planning, registration, and production using Zoom technology as well as CAI’s learning management systems.  
• Working with the project team, and identified vendors, to establish and maintain CoE-TFR website. 
• Work with project team, consultants, and SMEs to develop resources (job aides, best-practice guides)
• Utilize project management database to support project team in monitoring and evaluation of key project milestones, deliverables, and to foster CQI.
• Manage the development and implementation of annual project Communications Plan. 
• Plan and facilitate regular meetings among the project team, consultants, and project partners.
• Prepare meeting documents and document meeting minutes. 
• Provide support to Project Director in monitoring budget expenditures and addressing funder reporting requirements. 
• Perform other duties as necessary/assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in public health, public administration, social work, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in tobacco control and/or behavioral health treatment settings
• At least five years of program management experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to establish rapport and work productively and sensitively with diverse stakeholders, community members and partners
• Ability to identify and leverage existing resources to support achievement of initiative objectives.
• Has applied knowledge of principles and practices of providing social services to culturally diverse populations, addressing social determinants of health, and community mobilization. 
• Has applied knowledge of principles and practices associated with group facilitation, and the design and delivery of training and technical assistance.
• Demonstrated capacity to analyze administrative, personnel and organizational problems and identify appropriate solutions. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing for professional and community audiences.
• Prepare and maintain minutes, reports and records.
• Knowledge of various word processing/computer programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Team-player and self-starter.
• Ability to travel nationally several times annually, and work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Deputy Project Director’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Deputy Project Director’s job.

While performing the Deputy Project Director’s responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. This position requires the employee to be on-site at a CAI office. The employee is often required to sit and work at a desk for prolonged periods of time and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Deputy Project Director’s position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Requirements

In keeping with CAI’s “safety first” approach during the COVID-19 epidemic, to ensure the health of our employees and the public whom we interact with, we are requiring all CAI employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New hires must show proof of at least one vaccine shot prior to their first day of work. (If someone is unable to obtain a vaccine due to a medical/disability or religious reason, they may contact CAI’s HR department; contact information will be provided as part of the interview process.) 

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $85,000- $90,000. CAI offers a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Transit Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance – company sponsored up to $50,000
• Long term disability (LTD)
• Short term disability (STD)
• 401K retirement plan after three (3) months of employment
• 401K company match of up to 3% of salary after the completion of one (1) year of service
• Semi-monthly payroll, the 15th and last day of each month
• Flexible and Hybrid work schedules
• Ability to work fully remotely up to 3 weeks each calendar year
• Vacation and Leave benefits:

• • 11 Holidays per year
  • 2 Personal days year
  • 12 Sick days per year
  • 10-15 Vacation days per year increasing after 4 years of service
  • 1 Cancer Screening Day per year
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave

RWJBH Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth, NJ

Date posted: June 6, 2024
 
Full-Time
Mon-Fri 8a-4p
 
Job Overview:
The Mental Health Clinician provides school-based, direct, short-term mental health counseling to students and families to address, prevent, and educate about issues that impede social, emotional, academic, or physical development. Clinical supervision is provided.
 
Qualifications:
Required:

• MSW, MS or MA in Counseling, Psychology or related field

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Minimum one year working with children/adolescents or youth and families

 
Application Link: https://www.rwjbarnabashealthcareers.org/job/mental-health-clinician-yes-jefferson-grant-behavioral-mental-health-elizabeth-nj-163-0000152744/

Position Summary

Provide social work services to patients referred for social work assessment and intervention within assigned areas or programs. Provides short-term therapeutic interventions to patients and families and assists with the discharge planning and case management of hospitalized patients. Collaborates with other departments to problem-solve issues. 

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Facilitate and/or assist in creation, carryout, and completion of appropriate discharge plan.

2. Documentation of services provided.

3. Provide emotional support to patients and families as they cope with anxiety, depression, or other issues related to their diagnosis and treatment.

4. Oncology Navigation/Assessment of needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work

Preferred:

• None

View full posting here. 

This is a fully remote part-time position for a small mental health practice based in New Jersey.

Title:  Office Manager
 

Date posted: June 1, 2024

Responsibilities

• Working with Medical Insurance Companies to check on benefits for clients
• Submitting bills for clients to the State
• Reconciling insurance amounts paid with claims submitted.
• Collecting co-pays from clients
• Troubleshooting issues related billing and general smooth running of the business
• Other general office duties of sending out letters to various organizations.
• Send out weekly reminders to clients regarding sessions
• Any other tasks related to operations that the Director requires
• Assisting with the tasks related to the agency's Annual Conference.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask
• Ability to make phone calls during regular work hours
• Detail-oriented
• Organized

Job Type:  Part-time

Experience:  Administrative: 1 year (Required)

Language:  Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Resume and Cover Letters or Emails should be sent to:  wecare4uifs@gmail.com AND jacruz31@gmail.com

The Assertive Community Treatment program serves youth ages 5-20 in Atlantic and Cape May Counties.  The Program provides intensive and immediate access to treatment services and supports in youth and family’s home and community. A multidisciplinary mobile team is tailored to each youth and their family and through a family centered approach will focus on crisis stabilization and assisting the youth with improving functioning and symptomology of mental health and emotional concerns. Interventions will assist with enhancing family functioning and overall stability in the family home.  

Date posted: June 12, 2024

1. Assistant Director
2. Peer Support Partner
3. Occupational Therapist
4. Clinician

View all postings here. 

Date Posted: June 6, 2024

Overview:

Successful Care Managers work with children and families utilizing a strength-based team approach (Wrap-around model) to ensure the family’s needs are addressed and met. Care managers have excellent listening skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills. Time management skills are essential as is maturity and the ability to be flexible, approachable and accessible.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex national origin, disability status, protected, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Review referral information and all assessments prior to the initial meeting with the child and family.
• Participate in the initial meeting with the child and family to gather additional information, to orient the family to the ISP (Individualized Service Plan) process and wraparound philosophy, to establish a relationship with the child and family, to identify additional team members for the Child/Family Team, and to develop a crisis plan with the family. 
• Responsible for the coordination and facilitation of all team meetings.
• Link the child and family to services identified in the crisis plan and ISP and revise as necessary.
• Meet with the children and families in their home, in community-based arenas, or in the office to support ISP goals and objectives at least two times each month.
• Ensure that all community resources are exhausted before pursuing out-of-home treatment. When out of home treatment is determined to be the least restrictive treatment to meet the youth’s needs, completes out of home referral, downloads documents to CYBER, maintains the youth on YouthLink, maintains communication with the Specialty Residential Treatment Unit, facilitates scheduling and attends meet and greet meetings with the family and potential providers and attends admission to out of home treatment. Reviews Joint Care Review Plans.
• Document all contacts, interventions and status updates in CYBER weekly.
• Provide on-call crisis management coverage as scheduled.
• Maintain regular contact with families and wraparound service providers to verify provision of authorized services, to receive feedback regarding progress toward goals, and to support positive collaboration.
• Completes Strengths and Needs (SNA) initial certification and recertification on an annual basis.
• Ensure that formal services are transitioned to sustainable community-based interventions when deemed appropriate based on the strengths and needs of the youth and in a timely manner.
• Attend all court meetings/reviews as necessary.
• Complete flex fund requests and referrals in a timely manner.
• Complete discharge/transfer ISPs within 3 days of final CFT meeting.
• Meet with the Care Manager Supervisor on a regular basis to provide outcome status update on all assigned youth and families, to obtain guidance on care management, to identify barriers to service implementation, and to inform of any change in service plan.
• Identify new formal/informal community resources and provide this information to the Community Resource Manager.
• Identify gaps in formal services and provides this information to the Care Manager Supervisor and/or Community Resource Manager.
• Attend relevant meetings, team meetings, in-service training and conferences as scheduled.
• Maintain child and family confidentiality when interacting with co-workers and the community. Written consents are obtained prior to releasing any information.
• Report all accidents and incidents observed during work shift in accordance with CMO procedures (  fill out UIR report, Universal Incident Report).
• Adhere to all child abuse and neglect mandated standards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with staff members.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with youth/families, provider agencies and the community at large.

Requirements:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling  or related field required. 
• At least one year of related experience working with children or providing care management services.

View full posting here. 

Date posted: June 11, 2024

• Lifesharing / Family Living Specialist | Lancaster & Lebanon
• Program Director | Lancaster & Williamsport
• Program Manager | Bethlehem, Bloomsburg, Lancaster & Lebanon
• Program Supervisor | Bethlehem, Bloomsburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Leola, Lititz, Lock Haven, Millersville, Red Lion, Williamsport, & Willow Street
• Residential Supervisor | Lancaster

We are also featuring our Administration opportunities. We are looking for those who have a desire to provide the highest level of customer service while ensuring those in our care receive the highest level of quality services. Below is list of current administrative positions:

• Client Experience Ambassador II | Lancaster & Williamsport
• Call Center Specialist | Lancaster

Postings can be found here. 

Date posted: June 6, 2024

Position Title: Deputy Project Director, Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI)        

Reports To:  Project Director, CoE-PHI 
Employee Status: Full Time, Exempt           

Location/Office:  New York City (CAI has a hybrid work schedule of working 2 days in the office and 3 days remote.)                        

Full posting

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Project Director, Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI), the Deputy Project Director, CoE-PHI will provide direction and day-to-day management for all activities associated with achievement of CoE-PHI goal and objectives, funded by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), established to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to improve understanding and application of health privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and FERPA) as they apply to the provision of behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services among health professionals and administrators, state and local agencies, school professionals, and patients, families and communities. 

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to):

• Manage the activities of a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter and technical experts in achievement of all project goals and deliverables. 
• Support cultivation and maintenance of relationships with the project funder (SAMHSA), National Advisory Group member organizations, and other federal agencies and federally-funded TTA centers.
• Manage, in partnership with project team, consultants and partners, in the development and facilitation of national and regional training provided virtually and in-person.
• Manage the delivery, and as appropriate, provide technical assistance to improve understanding and application of federal/state privacy laws in practice.
• Manage the development of new, and updating of existing, resources.
• Support the development and implementation of a set of activities, training, technical assistance and/or resources to address project strategic priorities as follows:
  • Build skill of front-line and paraprofessional staff to introduce concepts of privacy during encounters with patients receiving behavioral healthcare services. 
  • Increase understanding of relevant health privacy laws for patients with behavioral health conditions and their families
  • Improve ability of school-health professionals to practically apply relevant privacy regulation and law in the delivery of school-based behavioral health services.
• Ensure all training, technical assistance, resources, and communications use plain language standards, is tailored for audience and context, is culturally relevant, actionable, and addresses known disparities. 
• Partner with CAI communications team in the development and implementation of project-specific communications plan that improve access to project resources and offerings.
• Provide oversight for the maintenance and regular updating of the CoE-PHI Website.
• In partnership with evaluation analyst, provide oversight for all evaluation data collection and reporting processes in accordance with SAMHSA SPARS standards. 
• Facilitate ongoing review and use of project and other data to monitor project outcomes and improve.
• Represent, as identified, CAI at national conferences, expert convenings, and meetings to further achievement of CAI strategic goals .
• Support activities involving reporting to the project’s funder (SAMHSA) including ongoing data submission, monthly programmatic updates and annual reports.  
• Manage event planning for meetings with project partners and presentations at conferences and other national events.  
• Oversee annual project budget and budgeting process on an ongoing and proactive basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in social work or other related behavioral health field, public health, public policy/administration (with a specific focus on behavioral health/substance use), education, community engagement, or a related field or equivalent professional experience. 
• At least five years of experience managing/directing a program/project team. 
• Knowledge of the system of care delivery of behavioral health/substance use treatment services.
• Ability to work respectfully and productively with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to establish rapport and work productively and sensitively with diverse stakeholders, community members, and partners. 
• Capacity to utilize various word processing/computer programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing for professional and community audiences. 
• Team player and self-starter. 
• The position requires occasional overnight travel (approximately 5-6 times per year) and occasional evening and weekend work.

PREFERRED:

• An understanding of the principles of regulatory and compliance requirements in the delivery of healthcare
• Has experience designing and providing training and/or technical assistance to public health and/or healthcare providers
• Has successfully applied knowledge of principles and practices of providing social services to culturally diverse populations and addressing social determinants of health.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Deputy Project Director’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Deputy Project Director’s job.

While performing the Deputy Project Director’s responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. This position requires the employee to be on-site at a CAI office. The employee is often required to sit and work at a desk for prolonged periods of time and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and set-up of training materials and resources. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Deputy Project Director’s position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Requirements

In keeping with CAI’s “safety first” approach during the COVID-19 epidemic, to ensure the health of our employees and the public whom we interact with, we are requiring all CAI employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New hires must show proof of at least one vaccine shot prior to their first day of work. (If someone is unable to obtain a vaccine due to a medical/disability or religious reason, they may contact CAI’s HR department; contact information will be provided as part of the interview process.) 

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,000- $90,000. CAI offers a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Transit Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance – company sponsored up to $50,000
• Long term disability (LTD)
• Short term disability (STD)
• 401K retirement plan after three (3) months of employment
• 401K company match of up to 3% of salary after the completion of one (1) year of service
• Semi-monthly payroll, the 15th and last day of each month
• Flexible and Hybrid work schedules
• Ability to work fully remotely up to 3 weeks each calendar year
• Vacation and Leave benefits:

• • 11 Holidays per year
  • 2 Personal days year
  • 12 Sick days per year
  • 10-15 Vacation days per year increasing after 4 years of service
  • 1 Cancer Screening Day per year
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave

1. Licensed Social Worker, Addictive Services                                                                                                                    
2. Social Worker Licensed, Child Day Treatment                                                                         
3. Social Worker Licensed, Adult Psych
4. Social Worker Licensed, Adult Psych
5. Director, Bayonne Mental Health Center - (Trinitas Medical Center)
6. Social Worker LCSW, Mental Health-Adult OP
7. Social Worker MSW/LSW, Addictive Services
8. Supervisor, Bayonne Mental Health Center
9. Social Worker Licensed, Bayonne Mental Health Center
10. PD Case Manager
11. Social Worker LSW or LCSW, Bayonne Mental Health Center

Date Posted: May 15, 2024

Company Name: Anchor Therapy, LLC

Location: Hoboken, NJ (hybrid possible)

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time options available

Job Description: We are currently seeking a licensed psychotherapist (experienced in couples counseling) to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing excellent mental health care.

Qualifications:

• Current State of New Jersey license as a LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, LAC, PsyD, or PhD.
• Mandatory 15 clinical hours minimum per week.
• Available to work nights and/or weekends.
• 2 years of counseling experience.
• Experience in couples counseling.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay ($70-$100 per clinical hour).
• Health insurance.
• 401k with company contribution.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Provisionally Licensed Therapists (LAC, LSW) will be paid out at a lower rate based on their experience.

Application Process: Apply online here: https://www.anchortherapy.org/careers-counseling-job-position.

Date Posted: May 15, 2024

Company Name: Complete Care

Location: Shorrock and Bey Lea Centers

Responsibilities: 

• Help to identify resident’s psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs.
• Complete Social History and Psychosocial assessment of residents.
• Work with interdisciplinary team to promote and protect resident’s rights.
• Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Social Services and Administrator.

Qualifications: 

• Must have LSW or CSW.
• Previous long term care experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Computer knowledge.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with residents and peers.  

Benefits: 

• Full-Time for Shorrock Center; Part-Time for Bey Lea Center
• Daily pay option
• Health, dental, vision and PTO for full-time employees
• Opportunities for advancement

Application Process: Please send resume with interest to Abondiskey@completecaremgmt.com

Date Posted: May 15, 2024

Company Name: Atlantic Health System

Job Description: The Care Coordination Social Worker (MSW) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians as part of the Care Coordination program to provide high quality, outcome-based, patient-centered care and address the social determinants of health to support safe transitions of care across the continuum for patients and families throughout Atlantic Health System.

Responsibilities:

• Support high-cost/high-risk patients to address barriers to care and navigation challenges across the care continuum by prioritizing health and SDOH needs, addressing gaps in internal and external resources, and sustainable connections to medical homes and sustainable social supports to improve the patient experience, achieve better health outcomes, decrease avoidable cost and utilization, and increase the utilization of preventative care and healthy behaviors to improve health.
• Provide psychosocial assessment, sustainable care transitions, and structured support to help address social and economic barriers to positive health outcomes and empower patients to set and achieve their individualized health goals. Apply best practice interventions based upon care standards and referral and linkage to services to ensure behavioral and psychosocial needs are addressed, including but not limited to: social needs, financial stressors, difficulty coping, behavioral health concerns or substance misuse, abuse and neglect, interpersonal violence, homelessness, functional decline, frequent ED visits or hospitalization, need for long-term care planning, etc.
• Maintain best practices, process systems, and key performance metrics to provide effective outcome-based, patient-centered care with a focus on culturally-sensitive and inclusive interventions, equitable access to care, and reduction in health disparities. Conduct psychosocial assessment, social determinants of health screening and referral, and develop a plan of care in alignment with individual needs, values, and goals of the patient. Provide individual telephonic/virtual support and counseling to patients, using appropriate therapeutic techniques and evidence-based theories to guide patients toward healthy coping, self-management, and overall wellness. Maintain accurate and timely referral response, assessment, intervention, and documentation, according to department workflow and policy.
• Ensure ongoing collaboration and communication with the larger interdisciplinary Care Coordination team, AHS/ACO practices, providers, and care team members to comprehensively address evolving psychosocial needs, medical needs, and plan of care. Maintain a current knowledge base of community agencies and key contacts and assist with patient advocacy, navigation, and engagement with sustainable medical, social, insurance and benefit systems. 
• Regularly attend and actively participate in assigned intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary forums, administrative meetings, staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and in-service training. Provide consultative support for department community health workers through education, training and one to one case oversight. Annually participate in a minimum of 3 educational programs on topics relevant to practice area.  
• Other tasks as required by manager, director, or leadership.

Qualifications: 

• MSW from an accredited school of social work. 
• NJ LSW or LCSW required. 
• Previous medical hospital social work and grant experience strongly preferred.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology. 
• Demonstrated initiative, problem identification, resolution and analytical skills are essential, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

Application Process: Apply online here: https://erqh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/8052

Date Posted: May 15, 2024

Company Name: Leading Light Counseling and Consulting

Job Description: Leading Light Counseling and Consulting seeking a new Team Member who is a skilled Masters Level Clinician to work remotely providing telehealth services. (In person services in our Point Pleasant, NJ location possible for right fit).

Qualifications: 

• Must have a Masters Degree is a counseling specific field.
• Must be licensed (ex. LSW, LAC).
• Must be licensed by the state of NJ.
• The ideal candidate can excel both in an independent and team setting
• At least 1 years of prior clinical experience (clinical internship may be acceptable)
• Ability to maintain a caseload of at least 15 clients per week
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to utilize a telehealth platform and provide counseling via online
• A consistent, positive, and creative work ethic.
• Experience working with couples, families and or children/adolescents a bonus.
• Experience and or interest in utilizing creative art practices in therapy services with clients a bonus.

Benefits: 

• Join a dedicated, supportive, creative, professional and down to earth team of Clinicians
• Caseload and scheduling flexibility
• Electronic Health Record System
• Steady stream of referrals
• Competitive compensation with unlimited room for additional financial growth opportunities such as program and service development, implementation and facilitation (ex. Special projects, groups, workshops etc.)
• Retirement plan available
• Professional Development stipend available
• Technology stipend for those providing telehealth services available
• Weekly clinical supervision by a certified clinical supervisor
• Room for professional growth

Application Process: Apply online here: https://www.leadinglightcounselingnj.com/contact

Date Posted: May 15, 2024

Company Name: Community Services Group (CSG)

Browse open positions here: csgonline.org/careers

Date Posted: May 7, 2024

Company Name: Unchained at Last

Unchained At Last, the survivor-led nonprofit at the helm of the national movement to end forced and child marriage in the United States, seeks another Social Worker to support women, girls and others as they avoid, escape from and rebuild their lives after forced marriage.

WARNING: Apply for this position only if you want a deeply meaningful, adventure-filled job that makes all your friends jealous.

Job Description: Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Client Services (who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker), Unchained’s Social Workers work closely with survivors – mostly adult women but also girls, LGBTQ individuals and others – who seek to avoid or escape forced marriage and rebuild their lives. Each Social Worker gets the opportunity to:

• Conduct intakes;
• Create and implement escape plans;
• Advocate for survivors’ needs and connect them with crucial resources;
• Provide ongoing emotional support and supportive counseling to survivors;
• Facilitate support groups;
• Support survivors who choose to become advocates;
• Coordinate Unchained’s team of volunteers; and
• Plan an annual client retreat.

Qualifications: You might be a good fit for this position if you:

• Hold a Master of Social Work degree;
• Have at least five years of professional experience providing services to trauma survivors;
• Are endlessly compassionate, patient and nonjudgmental, but also a bit of a badass;
• Are ridiculously organized; and
• Feel passionately about Unchained’s mission.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

Make sure to note in your application if you:

• Are a survivor of a forced marriage; and/or
• You are fluent in Arabic.

NOTE: An internal study at HP found women applied for a promotion only if they met 100 percent of the qualifications, while men applied if they met 60 percent. Regardless of your gender, if you are excited about this job, GO FOR IT — even if you do not meet 100 percent of the qualifications.

Salary/Benefits:

The compensation package for this position includes:

• Salary of $82,000;
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match;
• High-quality health insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• Life insurance;
• Flexible Spending Account so you can pay certain health and commuter costs pre-tax;
• Mostly remote work (in the office once or twice each month plus occasional travel to meet clients in the field);
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave;
• Solid work-life balance (the workday ends at 5:00 p.m. — and earlier on Fridays — except in emergencies);
• Clinical supervision;
• Monthly art therapy sessions with the Unchained team; and
• United Nations grounds pass.

Location: Hybrid: Mostly remote. In the office once or twice each month.

Please do not apply unless you live within commuting distance of Unchained’s office in Northern New Jersey (less than a 40-minute train ride from New York City).

Application Process: Please view the full posting here for details on how to apply. 

Date Posted: May 6, 2024

Company Name: Bayonne Community Mental Health Center

Job Description: The Licensed Social Worker works with the substance-use co-occurring outpatient program which includes IOP and OP levels of care. The LSW conducts intake assessments for new clients in the EMR, as well as NJSAMS, and facilitates group and individual sessions. Students of ACT program are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Master's in Social Work
• Experience working in the field of Addictions
• NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• LCSW (preferred)
• LCADC (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements treatment plans.
• Evaluates and documents patient outcomes.
• Work closely with supervisor to implement and design the Addictions Program.
• Work closely with supervisor on the execution of deliverable of services.
• Maintain an active caseload.
• Collaborates with referral sources.
• Discharge planning.
• Clinical team meetings.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Application Process: Please send your resume with interest to Michael.Santillan@rwjbh.org.

Date Posted: May 6, 2024

Company Name: Phoenix Psychotherapy

Qualifications:

• Licensed in NJ (LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC).
• Willing to work in our Englishtown office as well as virtual.
• Open to working with children and teens (ages 6+ required).
• Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Application Process: Please send resume with interest to katie@phoenixpsychotherapyllc.com.

Date Posted: May 6, 2024

Company Name: Federation Housing, Inc.

Job Description: Service Coordinators work in collaboration with Property Managers to provide the necessary combination of services and supports to assist frail, elderly residents to remain independent, in their own residence in the community and avoid unnecessary institutionalization. This is accomplished by providing a variety of service coordination supports including advocacy and assistance to access and coordinate referrals to community based services and a variety of entitlement programs and facilitate successful utilization. Together with Property Managers, they assist residents to maintain their quality of life while maintaining stable occupancy standards necessary to uphold their lease and remain independent in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with tenant applications to assess their need and eligibility for supportive services.
• Conduct appropriate outreach to identity residents with service needs.
• Evaluate resident needs annually, at minimum, for supportive services on a case by case basis and make appropriate referrals, if needed and eligibility, to community based agencies.
• Monitor ongoing services provided by community based agencies.
• Report to the Social Services Manager and collaborate in partnership with the Property Manager to assist residents and coordinate service delivery as directed.
• Maintain professional standards and practices and all HIPAA standards and confidentiality practices with regard to sharing protected resident information both verbal and written.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all local community agencies, service providers, housekeeping/homemaker services, mental health and medical organizations and independent professionals and other organizations assisting residents.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and properly stored, confidential records in a file cabinet, and reports regarding services provided to residents.
• When necessary, may provide preliminary investigation of incidents and well documented violation reports that comply with policies and procedures and confidential records requirements.
• Maintain spreadsheet and statistical records regarding variable characteristics of at risk residents as directed.
• With prior approval of the Social Services Manager and Property Manager, provides on-site communication with residents at general meetings, through newsletters, bulletin boards, flyers, and events posters.
• Assist residents in developing and maintaining informal supports networks with others.
• Provides guidance and support to elected officials of the Resident Association with regard to their roles, functions and Association objectives.
• Performs other related professional duties as required to assist the agency and the residents served as determined and directed by the Social Services Manager.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) or related Human Service degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience working with older adults and knowledge of community human service resources is preferred. Applicants must relate well to older adults and families and possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong advocacy and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities are essential. Individuals without college degrees who can document other relevant and appropriate training and successful experience in working with older adults, their families and community resources, may be considered for employment.

Application Process: Apply online here: Please send resume with interest to alyssa.mcmahon@federationhousing.org.

Date Posted: May 2, 2024

Company Name: Osborn Family Health Center

Job Description: The Behavioral Health Specialist integrates counseling services in an ambulatory patient care setting.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of Osborn Family Health Center in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Serves as a patient advocate in direct interactions with the patient, care team, and community partners.
• Accurately documents appropriate behavioral health assessments, interventions, and actions to achieve patient goals.
• Follows the DSM5 guidelines for practice in accordance with coding and billing.
• Uses evidence based screening tools for mental health screening.
• Provides the most up to date community resources utilizing technology and resource guides that are culturally sensitive and appropriate to the literacy level of the patient.
• Identifies as a professional social worker and conducts oneself accordingly as is evidenced in demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication.
• Utilizes supervision and education opportunities, to engage in career long learning.
• Practices personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development and awareness of professional roles and boundaries.
• Recognizes and manages personal values guided by National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics to apply strategies of ethical reasoning in resolving problems.
• Provides leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the quality of social services and the health care center services.
• Assists provider with care of patients by utilizing the Brief Intervention Care Model and by providing timely feedback regarding social work consultations while developing strong professional relationships.
• Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees, teams, huddles, and assists in quality improvement activities.
• Promptly and accurately responds to any type of patient inquiry and uses effective problem solving strategies for patient satisfaction.
• Maintains strict HIPPA compliance at all times according to Osborn Family Health Center policy.
• Responds to families, visitors, and staff in a sensitive empathetic manner.
• Cultivates positive relationships with all patients, customers, guests, and members of the care team.
• Assists with any additional duties as needed or as directed by the Leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Master's in Social Work and 2 years' experience in mental health field preferred.
• Must have experience in providing behavioral health services and have knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic interventions appropriate for adults and children, understanding implications of poverty, literacy levels, culture, and language is required.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, hospital departments, organizations and the public.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to counsel patients and families.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work under supervision of LCSW and independently at times and have knowledge in multiple medical disciplines.

Application Process: Please send resume with interest to DBokas@osbornfhc.org.

Date Posted: May 1, 2024

Company Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Job Type: Part Time

Job Description: We are seeking a Student Assistant for the Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance Office. Reporting to the Director of the Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) Office at RBHS, the Student Assistant is responsible for providing administrative assistance to VPVA staff and supporting programming related to survivor support programming and violence prevention education.

This position is grant-funded for a commitment of 20 hours per week and the student needs to be enrolled in Rutgers University for the duration of the appointment. VPVA is looking for someone with knowledge and comfort in discussing interpersonal violence and will lead engagement, educational, and advocacy activities for their peers. The student assistant will serve as a liaison between the VPVA office and the student population.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with organizing and promoting awareness programs.
• Provides general information regarding VPVA services to RBHS members at events and meetings. Assists in recruiting for and coordinating the VPVA volunteer program.
• Designs content and graphics for educational materials and social media.
• Attends weekly team meetings. 

Qualifications:

• Must be a current Rutgers student with appropriate training in health sciences, psychology, social work, or education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experienced with all Social Media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Preferred Qualifications    
• Comfort with public speaking or peer education.
• Interest in violence prevention and intervention methods.
• Credential Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.

Application Process: Apply online here: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/225165

Date Posted: May 1, 2024

Company Name: Cooperative Counseling Services

Browse multiple open positions here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9e27b2ac-a46d-4d65-b70b-27fd8e06e508