Program Therapist

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Therapist

Program Overview:

The goal of SBYS is to help youth successfully navigate their adolescent years, acquire the skills needed to obtain employment or continue their education, and graduate healthy and drug-free. The program implements prevention and intervention programs that are comprehensive, multifaceted, and build on the strengths of young people and assist them in achieving their educational and life goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Participate in co-facilitating recreational activities such as hiking, kayaking, trips to museums and other educational or culturally enriching destinations to promote healthy youth development.

· Conduct intakes, develop treatment plans, complete assessments and other relevant documentation within appropriate timelines for students who meet the criteria for a clinical level of treatment.

· Provide education to students, family members, and faculty on topics including, but not limited to: life skills, pregnancy prevention, violence prevention, anger management, mental wellness, problem solving, decision making, nutrition, and STD/HIV prevention.

· Provide crisis intervention and coordinate referrals with the screening department or substance use treatment when needed interventions are beyond the scope of SBYS

· Interact with students during lunch time recreational activities in order to establish caring relationships.

· Input contact data into New Jersey's Management and Information System to maintain current statistics and monitor contract required levels of service.

· Advocate for students' needs and connect youth and families to community resources. Coordinate and work closely with the Guidance Department, Child Study Team, teachers, administration, and all other staff working to support a student's success.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Competencies:

· Interpersonal Communication

· Collaboration and Teamwork

· Cultural Competence & Adaptation

· Screening & Assessment

· Care Planning & Care Coordination

· Intervention

· Systems Oriented Practice

· Practice-Based Learning & Quality Improvement

· Informatics

Education, Work Experience and/or Skills Requirements:

· Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or related field and experience working with youth and families.

· 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.

Physical Requirements:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

· Repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

· The employee must occasionally move about to accomplish tasks, adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds.

· Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information

· Ability to drive a vehicle

Additional Information: 

• Base Rate: $52,000-$56,000 based on license
• Sign-on Bonus: $1,000
• Schedule: Days 9a-5p or 8:30a-4:30p, some nights and weekends

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 

Disclaimer:

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. The workforce member is expected to adhere to all policies of Acenda.

Department/Program

School-Based Youth Services - Lower Cape May Regional High School (SBYSLCM)