Therapist - $1000 Sign-on Bonus!

Acenda Health•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

13d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Therapist Job Title: Therapist – Egg Harbor Township 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. Job Overview If you want to make a difference in the lives of parents and their children who reside in an out of home placement, join Acenda as a Therapist in our Supportive Visitation Services program serving Atlantic, Burlington and Cape May Counties. Therapists work as part of a supportive team to help improve parent-child interactions and attachment, address behavioral health needs and empower parents to meet their children’s physical, developmental and emotional needs through regular meaningful visits. Program Info Supportive Visitation Services promote and maintain the parent-child bond and support positive family interactions by facilitating weekly visitation with children in an out of home placement and their parents, relatives, and siblings. The goals of the program are to foster effective communication, enhance parenting, achieve permanency and maintain reunification.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, psychology or social work
Must have an active NJ license (LAC, LSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) or be in process of obtaining it.
Must have a minimum of one year of experience working with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma.
Strong knowledge of child development, attachment, and behavioral health needs.
Ability to facilitate positive interactions and work collaboratively with families.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with DCP&P or similar agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a supportive team to enhance parent-child interactions and attachment, ensuring the safety and emotional well-being of children.
Address behavioral health needs and empower parents to meet their children’s physical, developmental, and emotional needs through meaningful visits.
Conduct biopsychosocial intake assessments to determine family strengths, needs, and create tailored visit plans.
Ensure the safety of children by modeling appropriate interactions between parents and children during visits.
Facilitate collaborative visit planning meetings with parents, visit participants, and relevant stakeholders to align on goals and strategies.
Implement evidence-based services and adjust intervention strategies as needed to align with family goals.
Collaborate with peers, DCP&P, and other community providers to ensure continuity of care and support for the family.
Complete necessary documentation in line with program and agency requirements.