Program Manager of School Based Services - Fairlawn School District

Location
:
Fairlawn School District
Schedule FT 40
: 10-month contract, 8-4pm or 7:30-3:30pm
Salary
: $58-60k

What We Offer:

• Health and Dental Coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

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

Job Summary:
You will provide individual and family therapy (as appropriate) for clients/students who are referred to the program for counseling services. Work in the school district alongside the staff to deliver high-quality, mental health care to students.

What You Will Do:

• Assess and/or evaluate clients at intake and/or admission, during ongoing treatment and/or service delivery, and at discharge/transfer
• Respond to clients for crisis intervention.
• Function within an interdisciplinary team in the assessment and/or evaluation of clients, articulates verbally and in written documentation the integration of client history and assessment information.
• Provide leadership within the team, collaborates on initiatives to engage and serve youth, documents services in the clinical record, engages in inter-organizational care coordination, and documents service outcomes.
• Formulate psychosocial treatment plans, with relevant goals, behaviorally measurable objectives that serve as indexes for evaluating treatment progress, and realistic time frames for achievement.
• Plan, communicate, and document discharge/aftercare/transfer plans for clients completing treatment and/or accessing other services in the continuum.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries in the clinical record, with all entries authenticated and time/dated

What We Need to See:

• A Master's Degree in Social Work or other behavioral health disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• NJ License as required by program:
  LAC, LSW,
  LAMFT LCSW,
  LPC
  , or LMFT
• At least two (2) years of experience providing clinical services to youth and families.
• Some administrative experience in human service or related program(s), including experience in quality assurance/improvement and program development.
• Bilingual (Arabic, Creole, Korean, Polish, Spanish) a plus
• A valid driver's license is required and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.

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 Care Plus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?
Care Plus 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. Care Plus 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.