KFT Per Diem Clinician

Keeping Families Together is a long-term program aimed to assist DCPP involved families challenged with homelessness/housing instability putting children at risk for out-of-home placement or delaying reunification. KFT utilizes a housing-first model to work with our families in obtaining stable, subsidized housing. The program focuses on the following to help families overcome the obstacles that prevent the family unity they desire: 1) Reunification; 2) Housing Stability; 3) Vocational Counseling; 4) Substance Use Services; 5) Socialization and Self-Sufficiency; 6) Parenting Skills; 7) Strengthening Families Curriculum.

Position Title: Clinician
Position Type:Per Diem
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location:Long Branch, NJ
Department:Keeping Families Together (KFT)

Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment of client’s emotional well being, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes and medication compliance
• Evaluate significance of SU history and current use if applicable
• Provide psychoeducation for program consumers and their family members
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team for collaboration of client care
• Engage program consumers and their family members in treatment planning and all areas of service delivery
• Provide direct care as outlined in the CRP
• Crisis interventions services as needed

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
• Dual licensure required (LPC/LCSW/LMFT & LCADC)
• Minimum of two years related experience
• Experience with entitlements and community system of care desired
• Knowledge of family systems preferred

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuing education
• Opportunities for tuition discounts at participating institutions
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Tickets At Work