Bilingual Korean-Speaking Clinician

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Coverage

Free Clinical Supervision

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life & AD&D insurance

Job summary

Care Plus NJ, Inc. is looking for a KAOS Therapist in Paramus, New Jersey to provide therapeutic face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention. The role includes developing recovery plans, conducting assessments, supervising clients, and ensuring crisis stabilization. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline and has 1-2 years of clinical experience. Korean speaking is required. The position offers a hybrid schedule with competitive hourly wage, health coverage, and more.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in the mental health field.
• Provisional/Professional Licensure to practice counseling/clinical social work.
• Valid driver's license and insurable by agency's automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and crisis stabilization.
• Develop recovery plans and provide consultation.
• Screen for admission to STCF's and arrange client transportation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mobile outreach services

Risk assessment

Korean speaking

Education

Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline

Job description

Schedule

Per diem & Hybrid 15-25 hours weekly, flexibility in scheduling

Hourly

$50 provisional licensure (LAC, LSW, LAMFT); $60 full licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

What We Offer

• Health and Dental Coverage
• Free Clinical Supervision
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary

As a KAOS Therapist, you will provide therapeutic face‑to‑face and telephone crisis intervention on and off‑site. You will respond to the individual needs of their clients and families, prevent inappropriate psychiatric hospitalization or re‑hospitalization, and assess levels of risk and crisis in the home and community.

What You Will Do

• Provide assessments, referrals and linkages, and hotline coverage including crisis stabilization and management.
• Develop recovery plans, consultation and trainings, and crisis intervention counseling including risk assessment.
• Supervise and monitor clients, provide mobile outreach services, and evaluate clients needs and documentation.
• Screen for admission to STCF's, market to community providers for PESP programs and services, and arrange client transportation to receiving facilities.
• Conduct Bed Searches for involuntary patients, arrange for a consumer's discharge or transfer out of the screening service, and determine whether the consumer has executed an Advance Directive for Mental Health Care.

What We Need to See

• Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in the mental health field, including but not limited to internships, community‑based services, case management, etc.
• Korean speaking Required
• Must have the ability to respond to clients for crisis intervention.
• Provisional/Professional Licensure to practice counseling/clinical social work (LAC, LSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• A valid driver's license and you must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?

CarePlus New Jersey has been—and continues to be—a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.