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Job description
Youth Therapist
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.
The Youth Therapist provides therapeutic services to youth ages 8–18 and their families through individual, group, and family counseling. They conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, culturally competent care. The role also involves supporting program activities, engaging communities in treatment initiatives, and pursuing ongoing professional development through supervision.
The Youth Partial Care program provides intensive treatment for youth experiencing significant emotional or behavioral health concerns.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide professional care for youth ages 8-18 and their families
Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans
Assist with group activities, transportation and administrative tasks
Participate in collaboration with the treatment team
Provide culturally competent service delivery
Participate in innovative initiatives designed to engage communities in care and treatment
Uses supervision effectively to explore professional development and training needs.
Requirements:
Master's degree in social work, clinical counseling, psychology or related field plus a minimum of one year of experience in the provision of youth mental health services
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record
Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care
Willingness to work evening hours.
Additional Information:
Base Pay: $50,000/annual
Bilingual Rate: An additional $3,120/annual rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.
Schedule: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mon-Thurs; flexible on Friday
Sign-on Bonus: $1000 Sign-on Bonus
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: Youth Partial Care - Cape May (YPCCM)
Worksite address
cape may court house, NJ, 08210, US
Who can apply
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