Bilingual Licensed Clinician- NJ4S (4178)
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POSITION SUMMARY:
CFS is seeking a full-time, experienced Licensed Clinician who is passionate about ensuring quality support services for vulnerable children and their families. The lead clinician will coordinate all family and community programs, services, and activity events within the Camden County Student Support Services continuum of solutions.
Location: Camden County, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full-Time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide clinical services to students in person and through telehealth.
- Clinical services will include screening, brief interventions, facilitating treatment referrals, school consultation, and making necessary referrals to community supports as needed/identified. Work a combination of before, during, and after school hours.
- Conduct one-on-one interviews and assessments of prospective clinical referrals. Develop and maintain individual service plans and records for families needing clinical services. Review individual service plans and proactively connect families to appropriate long-term clinical/mental health resources.
- Facilitate groups/programs/workshops centered on the development of self-esteem, parenting, conflict resolution, forward planning, and other related life skills.
- Provide one-on-one counseling and support as needed and appropriate for families. Meet weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or as needed with students and their families as they progress through their individual service plans.
- Collect data on assigned cases and document progress toward established goals for family individual service plans.
- Build relationships with families through individual meetings and participation at various community meetings and activities, when appropriate.
- Maintain professional growth and development throughout the year by attending workshops and training that will aid in providing superior clinical services.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners around education, mental health, and substance abuse resources.
- Collaborate with external sources to develop or enhance services directly applicable to the families' lives.
- Enter all documentation, including case notes and contacts, into the data system and examine trends/issues in the community affecting residents, partners, and potential stakeholders.
- Participate actively as a member of the Service Delivery System team, contributing ideas and recommendations for improving processes.
- Participate in meetings/discussions with other School Based Hubs as needed. Ensure continuity of programming and serve as a focal point for each assigned case.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professionals with relevant licensure are required; independent licenses are preferred but not required. Practitioners must be licensed as one of the following: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC).
- 2 years' experience as a counselor/therapist for at-risk individuals, particularly school-aged children, including experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and measuring the effectiveness of counseling, case management, and related programs.
- Spanish language fluency and ability to conduct job duties in both English and Spanish strongly required.
- Experience completing assessments and providing brief individualized clinical interventions to youth and families is required.
- Preference for clinicians with previous training in Motivational Interviewing; those not trained must be trained within sixty (60) days of hire.
- Passion for the mission of Center for Family Services and a commitment to the potential of the students and families in Camden County.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- History of cultivating relationships and building alliances with agencies and schools.
- History of thriving in a fast-paced, high growth, team-oriented structure where priorities change rapidly.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion on all levels.
- Valid New Jersey driver's license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability are required.
At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.
- Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
- 401k Plan
- Medical insurance plan options
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need.
Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
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