In-Home Clinician | Essex/ Union 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 Essex County, 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: Essex / Union County, 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.

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000

• Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays.

• Benefits also include professional development assistance, referral program, internal/external trainings, Capella University partnership, 403b retirement plan with employer matching (3% max) (you can enroll in your 403b without a waiting period) , employer-paid life insurance, employer paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance, employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, etc.

Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.

Family Connections participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible for full‑time employment on a W‑2 basis. This role must be performed in a manner that is fully compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those of the State of New Jersey. C2C, 1099, or other non‑W‑2 arrangements are not eligible for consideration.