Function: To provide in-home therapeutic services for children and families within the DCPP adoption and kinship system. Treatment and program emphasis is to strengthen family functioning, stabilize placements, support permanence, parent advocacy and education, and to minimize disruptions. Clinicians will be trained in an evidence- based model that utilizes a strength-based, family-focused approach to address core adoption/kinship issues and trauma with the goal of establishing permanence and stability. Clinicians work with families prior to adoption or kinship finalization, as referred by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). Services are provided throughout New Jersey.
Responsibilities:
- Schedules and conducts family and/or individual therapy sessions in-home or if requested by family in another location or virtually.
- Completes training in the evidence -based model (determined by the Department of Children and Families).
- Participates in the Adoption Certificate Program through Rutgers University (can be completed within one year of enrollment and while employed).
- Executes assessments and all necessary case record documentation/forms in a timely fashion and in accordance with professional standards.
- Inputs all data within the tracking system to monitor change (improvement or decline)
- Functions in cooperation with DCP&P staff for children referred pre-finalization including, but not limited to, attending case conferences, maintaining telephone and/or email contact, providing written reports and other communication regarding clinical progress and treatment.
- Collaborates with child study teams, hospital programs and other collateral providers, as clinically appropriate and permitted, to ensure continuity of care.
- Supports Division case planning for DCP&P referred cases and family advocacy for services in community referred cases.
- Provides additional clinical/therapeutic services as appropriate to situation and ethics.
- Participates in team meetings and individual supervisory meetings on a regular basis (as appropriate and needed).
- Acts as a promoter and ambassador of the program and the agency within the community.
- Completes the Adoption Certificate Program at Rutgers University.
- Maintains and furthers clinical skills, with particular emphasis on subjects relevant to pre and post adoption and kinship populations.
- Attends supervision regularly and is prepared for discussion and case processing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of an LCSW, LPC, or MFT. Experience with children and families preferred, experience with foster care and loss issues helpful.
- Valid Driver’s License and use of own car for self-transportation
- Ability to work respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and display sensitivity to cultural diversity.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member as well as independently in clinical capacity/self-management.
- Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the families being served
- Openness to learning/coaching via a new treatment model.
- Experience working with children, youth and families a plus.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fair Lawn, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Licensed Certified Social Worker (Required)
Work Location: In person