Mental Health Therapist

New Jersey Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort, and confidence to overcome challenges and live well.

About the role

We deliver an array of services by modeling activities that help maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and families. You will:

• Guide children to their fullest potential while in the comfort of their homes
• Conduct child and family therapy sessions face-to-face
• Support the development and implementation of service plans
• Compose treatment plans and encourage engagement in various therapies
• Organize and lead treatment meetings through active participation
• Build and maintain positive relationships with personnel from referring/collateral agencies
• Integrate whole-person care through a strength-based lens

Service areas: Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a human services field
• New Jersey-issued license: LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport
• Active listening skills with a focus on empathy and guidance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• A reliable, responsible, solution-focused attitude and a compassionate approach to whole health care
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Operational and clinical supervision provided
• Rewarding work with the ability to collaborate with a solid team of caring professionals
• Job security, career development, and advancement opportunities with a nationwide company
• Sign-on/stay-on bonus

Pay

$75,000