Clinician Licensed

Position

Licensed Clinician (LSW/LCSW/LPC)

Offering $70,000 (LSW) or $75,000 (LCSW/LPC)

Residentials for the Adolescent Population

1000 Atlantic Avenue Camden, NJ

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, cell phone packages, hotels, rental cars, computers, amusement parks, theater tickets, and more!

This position is responsible to provide professional clinical services to youth and their families. Clinicians join with families and the community to promote long-term safety, well-being, and permanent families for the youth. Provides for the care and management of the mental health needs of the patient population of a residential care treatment center. Clinical supervision provided with CEUs and CEU expense.

MUST have NJ LSW/LCSW/LPC.

MUST have a valid driver's license.

Experience with the adolescent population in behavioral and mental health.

Education and Experience:

• 21 years of age
• Must have a Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate school in counseling, social work, psychology or a related field;
• Active and valid New Jersey license to practice independently including an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, or PhD or
• An LSW who will achieve full independent licensure within 3 years of receiving their LSW practicing under the supervision of a NJ independently licensed therapist. Supervision must be provided in accordance with corresponding licensing board regulations.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Ability to physically participate in the use of therapeutic holds and to be certified biannually to demonstrate competence.
• Ability to participate in trauma informed care and intervene appropriately to de-escalate and prevent crisis situations when necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people from differing backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to be flexible in meeting scheduling needs. Ability to work on agency holidays, as required.
• Project a professional image through in person and telephone interaction. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally, in writing and on both an interpersonal and group level.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks while working under pressure.

• Has knowledge and understanding of CFG’s mission and values.
• Follow and abide by all established program and agency protocols, policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with staff and youth.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings and processes for communication concerning youth and the program.
• Attend and participate in all required trainings, both upon hire and annually.
• Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the team and other internal and external stakeholders. Provide help to other team members as needed.
• Participate in creating an overall positive community atmosphere with other staff and youth.
• Communicate effectively and persuasively orally, in writing and on both an interpersonal and group level.
• Provide thorough, timely, legible, accurate, objective information through documentation.
• Contribute to ensuring the facility is safe, clean and secure for all youth and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to accept direction and supervision.
• Dress professionally and appropriately as outlined in the Dress Code Policy.
• Notify the State Central Registry (1-877-NJ ABUSE) whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a youth has been or is being abused or neglected by staff members, youth, or any other person as required by the New Jersey Child Abuse and Neglect Law.
• Demonstrate a commitment to CFG’s initiative to eliminate restraint and seclusion.
• Possess the personal characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to youth, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program.
• Ability to provide services in a culturally and linguistically…