Youth Grief Therapist

Acenda Health•Elmer, NJ

About The Position

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Therapist FFS/PT Job Title: Youth Grief Therapist 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 The therapist is flexible, willing and able to provide ongoing counseling services to Adolescents ages 13 to 17, who need grief support services in a group setting. The therapist must possess the skills necessary to work within a team and have awareness and previous implementation of evidence-based protocols. The position has a level of service in regard to face-to-face hours with clients. The therapist role is an integral part of the Counseling Center Team in helping to ensure the highest quality of service to our clients. As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's. Program Info Our Counseling and Wellness Centers offer weekly mental health counseling to children, teens, families, and adults as well as parenting and psychiatric services. Individual therapy is offered as well as family therapy, group therapy, and medication management. Acenda is now accepting new clients for counseling services both in-person and via telehealth—a remote phone or online therapy & counseling solution. Medicaid, Aetna, AmeriHealth, and other insurances accepted.

Requirements

Minimum requirement is a Master’s Degree and a professional license (LCSW/LSWL/LPC/LAC/LMFT/LAMFT) in the state of practice with no activeantion.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Provides emotional support, appropriate intervention strategies and adjust services accordingly.
Develop and implement treatment plans/programs and assist with crisis intervention.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
Provides culturally competent service delivery.
Upholds ethical standards in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
Educates self on issues impacting the program population.
Conducts self in a professional manner that positively reflects the agency culture.
Attentive and responsive to customer needs in a helpful, supportive and timely manner.
Attends agency and program meeting and training within established time frames.
Follows program policies and procedures and encourages the same in others.
Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem solve.
Submits documentation within program requirements.
Ensures quality and accuracy of written and verbal communications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.