Clinician - In-Home Services - Hudson County - Free Supervision & CEUs

Job Responsibilities

As a HomeSafe Therapist/Clinician, you will play a vital role in supporting families dealing with stressors like homelessness, substance abuse, mental health concerns, and child separation due to these stressors. Your responsibilities include:

• Prompt Client Outreach: Respond promptly to client requests for phone screens and intake assignments.
• Accurate Assessment: Assess clients' presentations, needs, and strengths accurately.
• Timely Intake Assessments: Complete intake assessments promptly.
• Collaborative Planning: Develop a care plan in partnership with clients, incorporating their needs and priorities.
• Progress Monitoring: Regularly evaluate progress and renegotiate goals for growth.
• Ensure Follow-Ups: Follow up on missed or canceled services.
• Ongoing Reassessment: Re-negotiate planning at regular intervals to address evolving client needs.
• Effective Intervention: Utilize appropriate interventions, both in non-crisis and crisis situations.
• Empathy and Understanding: Create a judgment-free, empathetic space for clients, respecting their feelings and personal presentation.
• Tailored Approaches: Adapt your approach to meet client needs, whether it's individual, family, group, or crisis intervention.
• Medication Management: Consult with psychiatrists, monitor medication regimens, and attend to medication appointments.
• Case Management: Provide case management services as needed.
• Collaborative Care: Advocate, coordinate, and maintain contact with other providers involved in clients' care.
• Trauma-Informed Care: Incorporate trauma-informed care models.
• Goal Achievement: Identify when therapeutic goals have been met and work toward appropriate discharge.
• Client Preparation: Discuss progress with clients and facilitate timely discharge planning.
• Transfer Assistance: Facilitate transfers/referrals for further services when appropriate.
• Supervisory Consultation: Consult with clinical and program supervisors before discharge.
• Documentation, Meetings, and Productivity: Complete termination paperwork and discharge planning promptly.
• Accurate Documentation: Complete documentation following agency and program guidelines.
• Collaborative Meetings: Facilitate meetings and collaborate with referral sources as needed.
• Attend Team Meetings: Actively participate in internal team meetings and case presentations.
• Maintain or Exceed Productivity Targets: Maintain or exceed program productivity requirements.
• Transportation Responsibilities:
• Vehicle Safety: Maintain a professional and safe environment in agency vehicles.
• Child Safety: Ensure the safety of children and adults during transportation.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Monitor and document vehicle maintenance regularly.
• Log Maintenance: Keep required vehicle logs and maintain records.
• Transportation Coordination: Prepare for pick-up and drop-off of clients for program services.
• Clear Communication: Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, and children during transportation.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ State Driver's License in Good Standing.
• Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• LSW, LPC, LMFT, or state licensure specific to your degree.
• Two years' experience working with children and families, especially in child welfare.
• Experience with diverse populations in an urban setting.
• Knowledge of mental health, various treatment modalities, and community resources.
• Crisis Intervention Skills: Ability to apply appropriate interventions in crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Trauma-Informed Care Knowledge: Familiarity with interventions for families experiencing abuse or trauma.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to support clients in navigating multiple care systems.
• Mature and self-motivated.
• Dedicated and enthusiastic.
• Willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities.
• Interested in seeking additional training and skills.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Frequent Standing and Movement.
• Bending, Reaching, and Squatting.
• Lifting up to or in excess of 50 pounds.

Generous Benefits

• Group benefit plans including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits.
• Accrual of vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays.
• Professional development assistance, referral program, internal/external trainings, Capella University partnership, 403b retirement plan with employer matching (3% max).
• Employer-paid life insurance, employer paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance, employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.