Therapist

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Therapist

Job Title: Therapist

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview:

The Therapist provides in-home, evidence-based Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT®) to youth and families involved with DCP&P, focusing on strengthening family systems and improving overall functioning. They conduct ongoing assessments, facilitate family sessions, and collaborate closely with clients, families, and agency staff to address identified needs. The role also includes recording sessions for supervision, participating in training, and connecting families to community resources and supports.

Program Info

Through focused interventions and skill building strategies, BSFT provides

families with the tools to overcome individual and family risk factors. The

approach is based on the belief that family-based interactions strongly influence

how children behave, and that targeting and improving maladaptive family

interactions reduces the likelihood of symptomatic behavior.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct services to families while actively participating in training and coaching sessions. 
• Facilitate weekly client/family sessions in accordance with the BSFT® model. These sessions can be conducted individually or as a familial unit, prioritizing the family’s availability and schedule. 
• Record family sessions for use in supervision and training to inform treatment approaches and ensure adherence to the BSFT® model. 
• Provide Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT®) treatment, an evidence-based, in-home prevention service to identified DCP&P youth and families. 

• Collaborate effectively with all family members, recognizing BSFT®'s approach to treating the family system as a whole. 
• Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with the family while observing household dynamics. 

• Conduct assessments on an ongoing basis and recommend therapeutic services to family system/client.  

• Work with DCP&P staff to assist clients in successfully addressing identified needs and strengthening the family system.  
• Advocate for families by making recommendations and linkages to appropriate resources and community referrals, as needed. 

Requirements:  

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field. 

• Valid professional license (Minimum of LSW, LMFT, LAC and/or possess other comparable licenses). May be in process of obtaining licensure. 

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record  

• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances. 

• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans, and utilize time effectively and efficiently. 
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

Additional Requirements: 

• Starting Salary: $68,000-75,000
• Bilingual Rate: Additional $3,120

What we provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency 

• Mission-driven core 

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 

• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp 

• Generous time-off 

• Life Insurance 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Year-end bonuses 

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Department/Program

Brief Strategic Family Therapy-Region #2 (BSFT2)