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! Home Safe is seeking dedicated individuals to join our compassionate team in Hudson, NJ.

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

As a Home Safe 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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