Clinician

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Lafayette Mills, NJ is seeking a dedicated Clinician to provide mental health assessments and therapy for adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Successful candidates will hold a Master's degree and be licensed in New Jersey as LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field required.
• Current New Jersey LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC licenses are required.
• One year of full-time social work experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual mental health assessments and therapy to children and youth.
• Collaborate with the residential team and other providers.
• Offer crisis intervention and manage cases.
• Foster a home-like environment for emotional recovery.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Master's degree

Current New Jersey LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC

Job description

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe the attributes of YCS employees. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

Meadow Ridge in Lafayette, NJ provides residential care for adolescents and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a group home setting. The program is currently seeking a Clinician.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• 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 a 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

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

• 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