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.