Licensed Clinician/Social Worker

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities, or those in need of neurological rehabilitation. We provide a full continuum of highly effective services based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques, including special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families.

About the Role

Bancroft is actively seeking highly motivated individuals for our Licensed Clinician/Social Worker opening within our Children’s Residential Program in Mount Laurel, NJ. This full-time, in-person role provides direct, consultative, and supportive assessment and therapeutic services in psychotherapy and cognitive rehabilitation therapy to enhance individual potential for learning and meet the specific rehabilitation needs of persons served.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative psychological services, treatments, and interventions in accordance with regulations, standards, and guidelines defined by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners’ Regulations and Laws, HIPAA, the Individual Support Plan (ISP), and Bancroft policies.
• Conduct clinical assessments to identify psychosocial, behavioral, and spiritual factors for individualized treatment planning.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy, planning and scheduling sessions based on individual needs.
• Utilize appropriate therapeutic techniques tailored to the diagnostic, cognitive, psychological, communication, physical abilities, and learning capacity of each individual served.
• Prompt and assist persons served in achieving goals while encouraging independence and competency within their ability level.
• Offer consultative psychological services to the Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT), staff, family members, and residential caregivers both within and outside Bancroft.
• Facilitate a team approach to program development, implementation, and monitoring by collaborating with clinical disciplines, residential and vocational staff, and families.
• Provide case management, including referrals to community agencies and acting as a liaison between Bancroft and external case managers or funders.
• Provide technical support and serve as a member of the TDT, offering guidance on behavior intervention programs.
• Formulate methods and techniques for behavior plans in accordance with the Individual Program Plan (IPP).
• Serve as a member of the Behavior Management Committee, present behavior management plans, and contribute to staff learning and cohesive service delivery.
• Follow state-approved emergency procedures and utilize Bancroft-approved crisis intervention techniques.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience working with youth and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Active license to practice independently in NJ, including LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. Masters-level therapists licensed in NJ (e.g., LSW, LAC) who will achieve full independent licensure within the required timeframe and are practicing under supervision of an independently licensed NJ therapist are also eligible.

Pay

$60,132 - $70,000 per year.