Mission: "Building hope and healing trauma to strengthen families and communities."

Family and Children's Services has a long legacy of serving Union County and the surrounding areas. From providing trauma-informed mental health therapy, to hosting community workshops on trauma-related topics, to offering in-home life skills guidance, Family and Children's Services has been coaching, supporting and encouraging vulnerable individuals and families since 1893.

We are looking for a mental health counselor to provide culturally competent, goal-oriented, needs-based clinical interventions that address emotional and behavioral challenges of youth and their families. The therapist will typically provide these services in the child's home; the therapy is designed to successfully maintain youth in the home and community.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide in-home/community counseling (IIC) to children and adolescents who have emotional and/or behavioral needs
Provide services based on an individualized treatment plan to stabilize and avoid the need higher level of care
Provide behavioral interventions and behavioral management
Use short-term evidence-based practice/interventions to provide counseling to children/adolescents in accordance with their needs
Provide crisis intervention when needed
Participate in child family team (CFT) meetings as necessary
Document all collaborations with the CFT
Submit progress notes, treatment plans, and monthly summaries in a timely manner
Maintain confidentiality of records as related to HIPAA, professional ethics, and agencies policies and procedures
Maintain a flexible schedule - day, evening and weekend hours required

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Must possess a valid Master's level NJ clinical license, i.e., LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LAMFT, LMFT, etc.
Experience providing therapy services to children/adolescents/families
Experience with NJ Child Welfare System and high-risk populations
Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Working knowledge of electronic health record system
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Strong organizational Skills and follow through with commitments and deadlines
Proficiency in using Microsoft software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Valid NJ Driver's license with good driving record
Experience with evidenced-based treatments preferred
Experience with pre- and post-adoption counseling preferred

Our Values

Connection - We are in this together

Humility - There is much we do not know

Respect - Acceptance, not judgment

Hope - Hope is contagious

Professionalism - Integrity and honesty in all we do

Gratitude - For staff, for children, for families, for supporters, for community

Equal Opportunity Employer

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