Therapist Part-Time

If you want to make a living by making a difference join Acenda as an

Job Title: Therapist

$250 Sign-on Bonus!

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100 behavioral health programs including mental health services crisis care substance use recovery family therapy maternal and pediatric support and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits work-life balance professional development and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children Youth and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Program Info

The Adolescent Supportive Housing Programs ofLife Link Homes(LLH) Expectant and Parenting Youth (EPY)offer permanent supportive housing for youthover 18who are homeless or aging out of the child welfare system. The programsprovidelife skills employment counseling and therapy to ensure a successful transition to self-sufficient living and to prevent long-term dependency on social services. Young adults whocomply withtheir lease requirements may remain until theydeterminethey have the skills and self-confidence to live fully independently.

Position Summary

Provide ongoing counseling services to youthresidingin theLLH and EPYprograms.Partner with LLHand EPYstaff as part ofan interdisciplinary team to support the mental health needs of the clients. Collaborate withAcendateam members to implement evidence-based services.

As an integrated healthorganizationAcendavalues the use of evidence-based practice or EBPs.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively engage residents provide emotional support therapy and linkages to helpyouthimprove their wellbeing andoverall functioning.

• Providetherapeutic assessmentintervention strategiesthat align with youth needs and mutually developedgoals andadjust services accordingly.

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessionsin youth apartments LLH office or in non-traditional settings.

• Assistin developingtreatment planswith independent living coordinatorsandparticipatein youth-ILC meetings as needed.

• Work collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate andrespond to the needs of the youthandassistwith crisis intervention.

• Participate in youth applicant interviews to helpdeterminebestfit.

• Provide culturally competent service delivery.

• Uphold ethical standardsin accordance withthe Social Work Code of Ethics.

• Educateself onissuesimpactingthe program population.

• Conduct self in a professional manner that positively reflects theagencyculture.

• Attentive and responsive toclientneeds in a helpfulsupportiveandtimelymanner.

• Attend program meetingsandtrainingswithin establishedtime frames.

• Follows program policies and procedures and encourages the same in others.

• Completedocumentation within program requirements.

• Ensure quality and accuracy of written and verbal communications.

Requirements:

• Mastersdegree in social work psychologycounselingor related field and one year of full-time work experience in the provision of mental health services.

• Must have andmaintaina valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

• Must have experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution.

• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.

• Must be able to analyze work set goals developplansandutilizetime effectively and efficiently.

• Must be sensitiveflexibleand responsive to gender race ethnicity socio-economic status religion age sexualorientationor any other special needs.

Additional Information:

• Base Rate: $33.75/ Hourly
• Schedule: Day and/or Night (16-18 hours a week)
• Sign-on Bonus: $250

What we provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency

• Mission-driven core

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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