Therapist - $1000 Sign-on Bonus!

Acenda Health•Mount Holly, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Licensed Therapist in our Supportive Visitation Services program serving Atlantic, Burlington and Cape May Counties. Therapists use a trauma-informed approach and work collaboratively with program specialists and aides to facilitate meaningful visits in the least restrictive and most appropriate setting, addressing behavioral health needs and empowering parents to meet their children’s physical, emotional and developmental needs. Supportive Visitation Services provides in-home and community-based visits for children in an out of home placement and their parents, relatives, and siblings. Therapists utilize visit coaching, model parenting skills, and facilitate visit prep and visit debriefs to promote and maintain the parent-child bond and support positive family interactions. 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 and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work as part of a supportive team in facilitating visits which 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, primarily in the parent’s homes, 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.
Assist, as needed, in transporting clients to / from visit locations.
Complete necessary documentation in line with program and agency requirements.