Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Part-TimeLicensed Clinician in Galloway, NJ. The Licensed Clinician uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist youth with acquiring, retaining, improving, and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational, and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, increase independence, and functioning. Targeted approaches will assist youth in regulating emotional and behavioral responses, developing meaningful relationships, and effectively understanding and expressing their needs to the best of their ability, which will aid in the successful transition to less intensive community services. The Licensed Clinician is part of a team that assists children and youth and their families through crises to success.
Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between the program and the family
Provide family therapy with the family of origin or natural supports with regularity so that the family is aware of their child’s ongoing treatment and challenges. They will also interact with the family and the CFT during the referral and admission process
Complete a Biopsychosocial (BPS) assessment and other assessments as needed and report within the first week of admission
Complete IMDS SNA updates within the first 24 hours and as needed in conjunction/coordination with CFT
Develop a comprehensive individualized treatment and transition plan (within the first week, and update as required)
Provide individual therapy as indicated in the youth treatment plan
Attend and facilitate treatment team meetings
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Minimum Requirements
Master’s or Doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field and a license to practice independently in NH, including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, Ph.D.
Minimum of one year experience working with youth and family systems
Minimum of one year experience working with people who have IDD and mental health and/or challenging behavioral needs
Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
Demonstrated understanding and use of evidence-based practices
Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Working Conditions
Required to share on-call coverage responsibilities with other clinicians to ensure around the clock crisis responses
Dedicate 75% of each clinical hour to face-to face interaction with youth in individual, group, and family therapy
Work will take place in the office, community, and in the youth’s home
Travel throughout assigned regions
May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases