Trauma & Grief Therapist - Youth & Family

Bright Harbor; Toms River (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

12 Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Personal Days

Accrued Vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company paid Life Insurance and Long‑R

403B Plan with Company Match

Training/Education opportunities

Public Loan Forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

Bright Harbor Healthcare in Toms River, NJ is seeking a Community Clinician for The Grief & Trauma Center. You will provide individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents and families affected by grief and trauma, using trauma-informed approaches.

You will conduct assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, provide psychoeducation, and support coping and resilience while coordinating with other professionals in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifikationen

• Must have NJ LSW or LAC licensure or higher (state-specific).
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents and families.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches.

Aufgaben

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for grief, trauma and loss.
• Offer services to children, adolescents and families in an inclusive environment.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments focusing on trauma and grief effects.
• Develop personalized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide education on grief, loss and trauma processes.
• Support resilience, coping and symptom management for trauma-related conditions.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation including progress notes and plans.
• Coordinate care with medical, social services and community resources.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in case conferences and meetings.

Kenntnisse

Trauma-informed therapy

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Psychoeducation

Treatment planning

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

NJ LSW/LAC or higher

Jobbeschreibung

At Bright Harbor Healthcare, we recognize that exposure to trauma can significantly impair a child's ability to self-regulate emotions and negatively impact executive functioning. We understand the importance of family engagement and participation in youth recovery. The Grief & Trauma Center is a specialized program focusing on children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic events, as well as their parents. Additionally, the center is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families in the LGBTQIA+ community who have faced trauma.

Position Title: Community Clinician
Position Type: Full Time; 35 Hours Weekly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Toms River, NJ
Department: The Grief & Trauma Center
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients experiencing grief, trauma, and loss using trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families who have faced trauma, ensuring an inclusive, compassionate environment.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine the specific mental health needs of clients, focusing on the impact of trauma and grief.
• Develop personalized treatment plans with measurable goals to support clients in their healing and recovery journey.
• Provide education and psychoeducation around grief, loss, trauma, and the grieving process to help clients better understand their experiences and responses.
• Support clients in building resilience, developing coping mechanisms, and managing symptoms associated with trauma, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate care with external providers, such as medical professionals, social services, and other community resources, to ensure clients receive comprehensive support.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care, participating in case consultations and team meetings as needed.

• Must have a valid NJ LSW/LAC or higher
• Must be comfortable providing treatment to children through adulthood in group and individual settings

Full Benefits!

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick Days
• Personal Days
• Accrued Vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 403B Plan with Company Match
• Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
• Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness