Mental Health Therapist

New Jersey Mentor, a part of the Sevita family provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived. Therapist – Youth In Community Homes Required Licenses: LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC. Service Areas: Essex, Union, Somerset. Sign on/Stay on bonus. We offer clinical supervision! Salary: $75,000. Are you passionate, self‑motivated, and committed about sharing your clinical skills and knowledge with a dynamic team? We deliver an array of services by modeling activities that help to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and families. Help guide children we serve to their fullest potential while in the comfort of their homes Conduct child and family therapy sessions face to face Support the development and implementation of service plans Compose treatment plans and encourage engagement in various therapies Organize and lead treatment meetings through active participation Build and maintain positive relationships with personnel from referring/collateral agencies Integrate whole person care through a strength-based lens Qualifications Master’s Degree in a human services field required Licensed - New Jersey Issued LSW, LCSW, LAC or LPC required Valid driver’s license in good standing Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport. Active listening skills with a focus on empathy and guidance Strong attention to detail and organizational skills A reliable, responsible, solution‑focused attitude and a compassionate approach to whole health care A commitment to quality in everything you do Benefits Full time Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holiday pay Operational and Clinical supervision provided Rewarding work with the ability to collaborate with a solid team of caring professionals Enjoy job security, career development and advancement opportunities with a nationwide company Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita