Mental Health Therapist

Company:  Sevita
Location: Lafayette
Closing Date: 27/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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 our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Therapist – Youth Therapeutic Group Home/ Community Homes

We offer clinical supervision!

$65K

Are you passionate, self-motivated, and committed about sharing your clinical skills and knowledge with a dynamic team? We deliver an array of services by modeling activities that help to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and families.

  • Help guide children we serve 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

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in human services field required

  • Licensed - New Jersey Issued LSW, LCSW, LAC or LPC required

  • 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

Why Join Us?

  • Full Time

  • 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

  • Enjoy job security, career development and advancement opportunities with a nationwide company

Come join our amazing team of dedicated and caring professionals. Apply Today

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join New Jersey Mentor’s mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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