Therapist (PT 20 hours) - Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

Organizational Overview:

CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Job Summary:

As the Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (TIEH) therapist, you will provide clinical services, including therapy and crisis intervention/crisis planning to the identified unserved members of the community (individuals aged 18 and older, including aging-out youth and families with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, and/or co-occurring disorder).

What You Will Do:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for caseload assigned.

• Provide individual, family and group counseling.?

• Manage assigned caseload and document interventions in a timely and accurate manner.

• Utilize evidence-based practices in clinical interventions.

• Collaborate with treatment team and recovery support personnel to ensure care is coordinated.?

• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.?

• Offer education to clients and their families regarding diagnosis, medications, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.

What We Need to See:

• Master's Degree in social work or related field?with applicable license to provide clinical services (LAC, LSW, LPC, LCSW)

• Minimum of three years of experience providing clinical services to the homeless population and /or with high need individuals with SMI/COD/SUD(internship count toward years of experience)

• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required

• A valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance?.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental and Vision

• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

• 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Organizational Overview:

CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.