Clinician

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

403(b) savings plans

Potential public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

A children's mental health service provider located in Edison, NJ, is looking for a Clinician I to provide mental health assessments and therapy to children aged 6-13. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and have a current New Jersey license (LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC). Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, crises intervention, and creating a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team that is passionate about helping youth recover from emotional and behavioral challenges.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Current New Jersey LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC license is mandatory.
• A minimum of 1 year of full-time social work experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual mental health assessments and therapy to children and youth.
• Collaborate with residential team and other service providers.
• Offer crisis intervention and case management services.
• Foster a home-like environment for recovery.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Therapy (individual, family, group)

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Sign-On Bonus*

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding. These are words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. Do you share the same qualities?

Laurie Haven Psychiatric Children's Home is an intermediate-term residential facility for boys and girls ages 6-13 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. Currently we are hiring for a Clinician I.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing individual mental health assessments and individual, family and group therapy to children, and youth.
• Working in cooperation with residential team and other providers.
• Providing crises intervention and case management.
• Creating home-like environment where children and adolescents feel a sense of belonging as they recover from emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree
• Current New Jersey LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC
• 1 year of full-time social work experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid time off
• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
• 403 (B) savings and investment plans
• Potential public service loan forgiveness