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**New Jersey Mentor** **,** **a part of the Sevita family** **,** provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Therapist – Youth In-Community Homes

Homes located in Essex and Union Counties

Full Time Temporary to Possibly Permanent

_We offer clinical supervision!_

$65K-$70K

Are you passionate, self-motivated, and committed about sharing your clinical skills and knowledge with a dynamic team? We deliver an array of services by modeling activities that help to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and families.

+ Help guide children we serve to their fullest potential while in the comfort of their homes

+ Conduct child and family therapy sessions face to face

+ Support the development and implementation of service plans

+ Compose treatment plans and encourage engagement in various therapies

+ Organize and lead treatment meetings through active participation

+ Build and maintain positive relationships with personnel from referring/collateral agencies

Integrate whole person care through a strength-based lens

This is a temporary position, created to support operational needs during the absence of an employee who is currently on extended leave. It could become permanent. Any decision to make the position permanent would be communicated separately and is not guaranteed.

_Qualifications:_

+ Master’s Degree in human services field required

+ Licensed - New Jersey Issued LSW, LCSW, LAC or LPC required

+ Valid driver’s license in good standing

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport.

+ Active listening skills with a focus on empathy and guidance

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

+ A reliable, responsible, solution-focused attitude and a compassionate approach to whole health care

+ A commitment to quality in everything you do

Come join our amazing team of dedicated and caring professionals.** **_Apply Today_

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join New Jersey Mentor’s mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._