Location: Fairlawn
On-site FT 40
Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Wednesdays and Friday: Either 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary: $60k for Provisional licensure (LAC, LSW)- $65k for Full licensure (LCSW, LPC)

What We Offer:

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Free Clinical Supervision
• Union Benefits
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:

As a Therapist in our Youth and Family Treatment Recovery Engagement and Expansion Department (YF-TREE), you will work with our team of knowledge clinicians providing comprehensive mental health services to our clients, including assessments, treatment plans, and individual counseling. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use various evidence-based modalities (such as CBT, MI, etc.) to aid in the mental health recovery journey of your clients, collaborate cross-departmentally with other healthcare providers, and be part of a team committed to provided wholistic and accessible care.

What You Will Do:

• Implement evidence-based interventions (such as CBT, MI, etc.) and assessments to help individuals achieve their treatment goals, link to community resources, and provide inter-agency coordination of treatment.
• Assess and evaluate clients at intake, admission, during ongoing treatment and service delivery, and at discharge or transfer.
• Respond to clients for crisis intervention.
• Plan for, communicate, and document discharge/aftercare/transfer plans for clients completing treatment and accessing other services in the continuum.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for caseload assigned. Provide individual, family and group counseling.
• Manage assigned caseload and document interventions in a timely and accurate manner.
• 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 Make You the Successful Candidate:

• Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university
• 3 years of experience working with high need individuals involved with substance use disorder
• Provisional/Full Licensure to practice counseling/clinical social work (LAC, LSW, and/or LPC, LCSW, LCADC) required
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) required
• A valid driver's license and you must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and 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.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.