Outpatient Therapist

Youth Advocate Programs•Woodbury, NJ

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About The Position

The Outpatient- Master’s Level Therapist/ Community Specialist is responsible for the provision of “face-to-face” and virtual therapy services in clinical behavioral stabilization and support interventions, supportive behavioral counseling, psycho-educational services, and referrals, skills training, advice, and counseling services designed to assist children, youth, and/or their families to strengthen and develop the adaptive and coping skills they need to restore or maintain the child or youth’s capacity to function in the community. In addition, as an employee of YAP, the Outpatient Therapist – Master’s Level Therapist will assume an active role in improving the department/program outcome and overall organizational performance through participation in company quality improvement activities. Competitive Pay Rates and Immediate Openings!

Requirements

Master’s degree with a concentration in Human Services/counseling, and/or other related discipline with at least one(1) year of relevant experience in a comparable in-community environment preferred.
For Masters in Social Work, a license must be obtained and valid in NJ (LSW) or other Clinical License in your field of discipline (LAC, LCSW, and LPC).
Experience working with children is required.
One (1) year of relevant experience in a comparable in-community environment preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Requires reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

Experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
Strong communication and organizational skills
Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus

Responsibilities

provision of “face-to-face” and virtual therapy services
clinical behavioral stabilization and support interventions
supportive behavioral counseling
psycho-educational services, and referrals
skills training, advice, and counseling services designed to assist children, youth, and/or their families to strengthen and develop the adaptive and coping skills they need to restore or maintain the child or youth’s capacity to function in the community
assume an active role in improving the department/program outcome and overall organizational performance through participation in company quality improvement activities