Linke Resources is currently recruiting a bilingual (Spanish) licensed therapist to provide culturally competent, goal-oriented, needs-based clinical interventions that address emotional and behavioral challenges of youth and their families. The licensed therapist will typically provide these services in the child's home, in-office or other community locations; the therapy is designed to successfully maintain youth in the home and community for the Morris, Essex, and Union counties in New Jersey.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Provide culturally competent therapeutic visitation, reunification, and stabilization services to families involved in the child welfare system. Role model appropriate parent/child interaction through demonstration
• Observe, assess, document, and intervene therapeutically with parent-child interaction prior to, during, and following sessions
• Utilize identified assessment tools during therapeutic sessions and report on findings
• Actively participate in treatment team meetings and supervision by sharing clinical assessment and perspectives

• Complete client/family-centered treatment plans and progress updates via assessment with family and DCPP
• Collaborate with all referral providers/agencies/schools in order to support assessment, treatment, service planning, and discharge
• Work with team to implement interventions through a trauma-informed lens
• Utilize evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment strategies with the goal of increasing knowledge and skills to promote healthy behaviors, strengthen parenting, and support the family dynamic
• Maintain all required case documentation using agency Electronic Health Record and DCP&P tools according to program standards
• Generate quarterly summary reports to measure outcomes
• Ensure quality and accuracy of written and verbal communications
• Participate in agency quarterly quality assurance efforts, including record reviews and reporting by agency quality assurance coordinator
• Comply with state confidentiality laws and child abuse reporting laws
• Provide Treatment Summaries to referring agencies in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters level degree and professional license (LSW, LCSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LAC, LPC)
• Experience providing therapy services to children/adolescents/families
• Experience with NJ Child Welfare System and high-risk populations a plus
• Experience with evidence-based treatments preferred
• Working knowledge of electronic health record system
• Proficiency in using Microsoft software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required and travel reimbursement included with role
• Knowledge of state confidentiality laws and child abuse reporting laws
• Ability to work well with people and problem-solve
• Strong organization skills and ability to follow through with commitments and deadlines
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans, and utilize time effectively
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Evening and/or Saturday hours may be required

Hours:

• Monday through Friday
• 3 days per week 9am – 5pm or 10am to 6pm
• 2 days per week 11am – 7pm or 12pm-8pm

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