Clinician

Keeping Families Together is a long-term program aimed to assist DCPP involved families challenged with homelessness/housing instability putting children at risk for out-of-home placement or delaying reunification. KFT utilizes a housing-first model to work with our families in obtaining stable, subsidized housing. The program focuses on the following to help families overcome the obstacles that prevent the family unity they desire: 1) Reunification; 2) Housing Stability; 3) Vocational Counseling; 4) Substance Use Services; 5) Socialization and Self-Sufficiency; 6) Parenting Skills; 7) Strengthening Families Curriculum.

Position Title:

Clinician Position Type:

Full Time; 40

Hours/Weekly Benefits Eligible:

Yes Location:

Toms River, NJ Department:

Keeping Families Together (KFT)

Responsibilities:

As a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team provide direct care as delineated in the CTP Provide therapy as clinically indicated for individuals and family units Engage all consumers and their family members in treatment planning and all areas of service delivery Assist consumers with ADL's through modeling, direct assistance and coaching Provide assessment of client's emotional well-being, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes and medication compliance. Evaluate significance of SU history and current use if applicable Provide psycho-education for consumers and family members on mental illness, symptom management, medication compliance and life skills Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health or Human Services Related Field LSW/LAC or

LCSW/LPC

required Experience with entitlements and community system of care Benefits Full Benefits 12 Paid Holidays Sick Days Personal Days Accrued Vacation Medical/Dental/Vision Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability 403B Plan with Company Match Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for Tuition Discounts from Participating Institutions