Clinician - In-Home Services - Hudson County - Free Supervision & CEUs

🌟 Join Our Team and Make a Difference! 🌟

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you have a passion for helping families facing challenges and making a real impact in your community? Look no further! HomeSafe is seeking dedicated individuals to join our compassionate team in Hudson, NJ.

✨ Professionalism is Key! ✨

We value professionals who:

🤝 Embrace Teamwork: Join a supportive team and actively contribute as a proactive member. 🧡 Respect Diverse Opinions: Cherish diverse perspectives and nurture an inclusive environment. 🌱 Thrive on Growth: Welcome constructive criticism as an opportunity for personal and professional development.

🏠 Job Location: Hudson, NJ

🌟 Job Responsibilities:

As a HomeSafe Therapist/Clinician, you will play a vital role in supporting families dealing with stressors like homelessness, substance abuse, mental health concerns, and child separation due to these stressors. Your responsibilities include:

🚀 Programmatic and Service Model Mastery:

• 📞 Prompt Client Outreach: Respond promptly to client requests for phone screens and intake assignments.

• 📊 Accurate Assessment: Assess clients' presentations, needs, and strengths accurately.

• 📋 Timely Intake Assessments: Complete intake assessments promptly.

• 🤝 Engagement, Planning, and Contracting:

• 📝 Collaborative Planning: Develop a care plan in partnership with clients, incorporating their needs and priorities.

• ⏳ Progress Monitoring: Regularly evaluate progress and renegotiate goals for growth.

• 📆 Ensure Follow-Ups: Follow up on missed or canceled services.

• 🔄 Ongoing Reassessment: Re-negotiate planning at regular intervals to address evolving client needs.

• 🌟 Clinical Excellence:

• 🌦 Effective Intervention: Utilize appropriate interventions, both in non-crisis and crisis situations.

• ❤ Empathy and Understanding: Create a judgment-free, empathetic space for clients, respecting their feelings and personal presentation.

• 🎯 Tailored Approaches: Adapt your approach to meet client needs, whether it's individual, family, group, or crisis intervention.

• 💊 Medication Management: Consult with psychiatrists, monitor medication regimens, and attend to medication appointments.

• 🤹 Case Management: Provide case management services as needed.

• 🤝 Collaborative Care: Advocate, coordinate, and maintain contact with other providers involved in clients' care.

• 🌟 Trauma-Informed Care: Incorporate trauma-informed care models.

• 🚪 Discharge and Termination:

• 🏁 Goal Achievement: Identify when therapeutic goals have been met and work toward appropriate discharge.

• 🗣 Client Preparation: Discuss progress with clients and facilitate timely discharge planning.

• 🔀 Transfer Assistance: Facilitate transfers/referrals for further services when appropriate.

• 📝 Supervisory Consultation: Consult with clinical and program supervisors before discharge.

• 📜 Paperwork and Planning: Complete termination paperwork and discharge planning promptly.

• 📝 Documentation, Meetings, and Productivity:

• 📄 Accurate Documentation: Complete documentation following agency and program guidelines.

• 🤝 Collaborative Meetings: Facilitate meetings and collaborate with referral sources as needed.

• 🗓️ Attend Team Meetings: Actively participate in internal team meetings and case presentations.

• 🚀 Meet or Exceed Productivity Targets: Maintain or exceed program productivity requirements.

🚗 Transportation Responsibilities:

• 🚗 Vehicle Safety: Maintain a professional and safe environment in agency vehicles.
• 🛡️ Child Safety: Ensure the safety of children and adults during transportation.
• 🧽 Vehicle Maintenance: Monitor and document vehicle maintenance regularly.
• 🗂️ Log Maintenance: Keep required vehicle logs and maintain records.
• 🚦 Transportation Coordination: Prepare for pick-up and drop-off of clients for program services.
• 🗣️ Clear Communication: Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, and children during transportation.

📜 Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• 🚗 Valid NJ State Driver's License in Good Standing.
• 📚 Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent. LSW, LPC, LMFT, or state licensure specific to your degree.
• 👥 Two years' experience working with children and families, especially in child welfare.
• 💪 Experience with diverse populations in an urban setting.
• 🧠 Knowledge of mental health, various treatment modalities, and community resources.
• 🚨 Crisis Intervention Skills: Ability to apply appropriate interventions in crisis and non-crisis situations.
• 🌈 Trauma-Informed Care Knowledge: Familiarity with interventions for families experiencing abuse or trauma.
• 🏢 Organizational Skills: Solid organizational and time management skills.
• 🌟 Team Player: Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• 🗺 Navigation Skills: Ability to support clients in navigating multiple care systems.

🌟 Professional Characteristics:

We are seeking individuals who embody these qualities:

• 🤗 Warm and Open
• 👂 Empathetic and Attentive Listener
• 🧠 Self-Aware and Ethical
• 🎨 Creative and Organized
• 🔄 Flexible and Open to Criticism
• 🕰 Patient and Responsible
• 👥 Able to Work Independently and in a Team
• 🌟 Mature and Self-Motivated
• 🌞 Dedicated and Enthusiastic
• 📋 Willing to Take on Additional Tasks and Responsibilities
• 📚 Interested in Seeking Additional Training and Skills

🏢 Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The role may involve:

• 🏃 Frequent Standing and Movement
• 🔄 Bending, Reaching, and Squatting
• 🧘 Lifting up to or in excess of 50 pounds

We're committed to creating a supportive work environment and will consider reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

🌟 Generous Benefits:

• 🌐 Clinical Supervision
• 🕒 Paid Time Off/12 Paid Holidays
• 🌄 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• 💼 Employer-Paid Life Insurance/LTD/AD&D
• 🏥 Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 🕒 35-Hour Work Week
• 🗓️ Monday – Friday Schedule
• 📚 Training Opportunities
• 🌟 Referral Program
• 📚 Professional Development Assistance