Clinician

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

CEU reimbursement

Public loan forgiveness

Paid time off

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Paterson, NJ, seeks a clinician for a mixed clinical and case management role within Kilbarchan residential care. You will join a multidisciplinary team and provide individual, family, and group therapy while supporting discharge planning and safety planning for youth aged 12-17.

The position offers supervision, ongoing professional development, and a generous benefits package including paid time off, CEU reimbursement, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in counseling or social work.
• License to practice independently in NJ (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC, LSW).
• On-site supervision available for LSWs/LACs by an NJ licensed clinician.
• Flexible work schedule; 35 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Complete Strengths and Needs and Joint Care Reviews through Perform care.
• Develop safety/soothing plans with youth and family.
• Develop and work with youth and family on a comprehensive treatment plan and discharge plan.
• Provide individual and family therapy.
• Provide group therapy.
• Attend treatment team meetings.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Case management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in counseling or social work

Job description

• Sign On Bonus!*

Kilbarchan is a co-ed residential treatment facility located in Paterson, NJ bordering Elmwood Park. It provides individual, group, and family therapy for adolescents aged 12-17.

This position is a combination of both clinical and case management. Our Clinician will become a part of our multidisciplinary team (Clinicians, Case Managers, Psychiatrist, Nurse, Residential Counselors) that provide an array of therapeutic services to individuals in our care. Small caseloads allow us to provide the highest quality of care and a commitment to the professional growth and clinical development of our team members.

This position reports to Program Director who can provide Board Approved Clinical Supervision, while the agency at large offers monthly clinical rounds, and training to enhance and broaden learning opportunities and professional development.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous paid time off, flexible scheduling, annual reimbursement towards CEUs, public loan forgiveness, and a sign on bonus of $2,500.00!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete Strengths and Needs and Joint Care Reviews through Perform care


• Develop and implement safety/soothing plans with youth and family


• Develop and work with youth and family on a comprehensive treatment plan and discharge plan (with new discharge)


• Provide individual and family therapy


• Provide group therapy


• Attend treatment team meetings

Requirements:

• Master's or doctoral degree in counseling or social work and a license to practice independently in NJ including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC, LSW. On-site supervision is available for LSWs and LACs by an NJ independently licensed therapist with a documented plan to achieve clinical licensure within 3 years


• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedule, 35 hours weekly

Kilbarchan residential care is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a mission-driven organization partnering with at-risk individuals to build happier, healthier, more hopeful lives. Our robust continuum of care includes 40+ residential behavioral health programs, community-based services, two schools, and outpatient clinics throughout the state of NJ which leads to an opportunity for maximum growth and advancement. YCS has been caring for at-risk children and families since 1918.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer