Clinician - Providence Place

Ccannj; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Ccannj is seeking a Full Time Licensed Clinician for the Providence Place program in Jersey City, NJ. This role involves providing psychiatric care to females aged 15-17 within a supportive community.

The successful candidate must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, have a minimum of one year of experience in mental health services for children and adolescents, and carry an active New Jersey LSW or LAC. A flexible schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager.

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in child/adolescent mental health services.
• Valid Driver's license required.
• LPC, LCSW or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based psycho therapeutic interventions for children and families.
• Complete all clinical and administrative documentation.
• Engage with children and families respectfully and manage emotions during visits.

Skills

Psycho therapeutic interventions

Knowledge of Children’s System of Care

Ability to work independently and in a team

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in a behavioral health or social work discipline

Active New Jersey LSW or LAC

Tools

Documentation tools for clinical and administrative purposes

Job description

We are currently seeking a Full Time – Licensed Clinician for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ. (Schedule: To Be Discussed with Hiring Manager.)

Providence Place is a psychiatric community home for females, aged 15-17, referred from the State Children’s System of Care.

Schedule

• To Be Discussed with Hiring Manager – Flexible Schedule based on needs of the program

The Clinician will perform the following duties

• Provide strength based psycho therapeutic interventions for the referred child and her family, focusing on treatment issues and needs identified by the referring systems of care entity
• Complete all clinical and administrative documentation within the timeframes specified by the program protocols and Medicaid requirements
• Provide updated information to system partners as needed in order to insure coordination and continuity of care
• Analyze client needs and process information into a plan of action that includes interventions consistent with best practices for the identified issues and populations served.
• Knowledge of the Children’s System of Care and the related protocols and resources available to families and children
• Effectively work independently and as part of a team, professionally representing Catholic Charities when working in the field and with system partners
• Work respectfully with parents and caretakers in the service of the child
• Proactively plan for potentially difficult or crisis situations and identify and respond to risk and safety situations with sensitivity to the child and family stress as well as the legal and regulatory issues that may need to be addressed
• Engage children and families respectfully and manage a range of emotions and behaviors that might arise during home visits with client and personal safety in mind

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in a behavioral health or social work discipline
• Minimum one year experience in the provision of child/adolescent mental health services
• Active New Jersey LSW or LAC
• Valid Driver's license required.

LPC, LCSW or PhD preferred.

Benefits

• CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
• Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.