Clinician - Providence Place

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Full Time – Licensed Clinician for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ. Providence Place is a psychiatric community home for females, aged 15-17, referred from the State Children’s System of Care. The schedule is to be discussed with the Hiring Manager and offers flexibility based on the needs of the program.

Requirements

Master's degree in a behavioral health or social work discipline
Minimum one year experience in the provision of child/adolescent mental health services
Active New Jersey LSW or LAC
Valid Driver's license required
Knowledge of the Children's System of Care and the related protocols and resources available to families and children
Effectively work independently and as part of a team, professionally representing Catholic Charities when working in the field and with system partners

Nice To Haves

LPC, LCSW or PHD preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strength-based psycho-therapeutic interventions for the referred child and her family, focusing on treatment issues and needs identified by the referring systems of care entity.
Complete all clinical and administrative documentation within the timeframes specified by the program protocols and Medicaid requirements.
Provide updated information to system partners as needed in order to ensure coordination and continuity of care.
Analyze client needs and process information into a plan of action that includes interventions consistent with best practices for the identified issues and populations served.
Work respectfully with parents and caretakers in the service of the child.
Proactively plan for potentially difficult or crisis situations and identify and respond to risk and safety situations with sensitivity to the child and family stress as well as the legal and regulatory issues that may need to be addressed.
Engage children and families respectfully and manage a range of emotions and behaviors that might arise during home visits with client and personal safety in mind.