LGBTQIA+ Community Clinician

At Bright Harbor Healthcare, we recognize that exposure to trauma can significantly impair a child's ability to self-regulate emotions and negatively impact executive functioning. The LGBTQ+ Community Clinician will provide clinical treatment and serve as a consultant, community liaison, and advocate to the LGBTQIA+ community. The clinician will work to identify, build, and coordinate resources in Ocean County for LGBTQIA+ youth and parents, address gaps in services, and advocate for community-based initiatives. This role is pivotal in fostering inclusivity, decreasing stigma, and promoting mental wellness through community partnerships, education, and advocacy..

Position Title: LGBTQIA+ Community Clinician
Position Type: Full Time; 35 Hours Weekly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Toms River, NJ
Department: The Grief & Trauma Center
Salary: $55,000 - $63,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth and their families using trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Conduct clinical consultations and assessments to address the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ clients, particularly focusing on mental health challenges, grief & trauma.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions tailored to the specific needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate care with external providers, such as medical professionals, social services, and other community resources, to ensure clients receive comprehensive support.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care, participating in case consultations and team meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with community organizations to enhance service accessibility and improve outcomes for underserved LGBTQIA+ individuals.
• Partnering with the community to promote advocacy efforts that address LGBTQIA+ mental health challenges and reduce stigma associated with mental illness, grief, and trauma.
• Act as a visible community liaison, representing the Grief & Trauma Center in LGBTQIA+ advocacy initiatives.
• Stay updated on current best practices, policies, and research related to LGBTQIA+ mental health and trauma-informed care.

Requirements

• Must have a valid NJ LSW/LAC or higher
• Must be comfortable providing treatment to children through adulthood in group and individual settingso
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.

Benefits

Full Benefits!

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick Days
• Personal Days
• Accrued Vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 403B Plan with Company Match
• Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
• Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness