Therapist - $1000 Sign-on Bonus!

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Therapist

Job Title: Therapist – Burlington

About Acenda Integrated Health 

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. 

Job Overview 

If you want to make a difference in the lives of parents and their children who reside in an out of home placement, join Acenda as a Licensed Therapist in our Supportive Visitation Services program serving Atlantic, Burlington and Cape May Counties. Therapists use a trauma-informed approach and work collaboratively with program specialists and aides to facilitate meaningful visits in the least restrictive and most appropriate setting, addressing behavioral health needs and empowering parents to meet their children’s physical, emotional and developmental needs.    

Program Info 

Supportive Visitation Services provides in-home and community-based visits for children in an out of home placement and their parents, relatives, and siblings. Therapists utilize visit coaching, model parenting skills, and facilitate visit prep and visit debriefs to promote and maintain the parent-child bond and support positive family interactions.  The goals of the program are to foster effective communication, enhance parenting, achieve permanency, and maintain reunification. 

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a supportive team in facilitating visits which enhance parent-child interactions and attachment, ensuring the safety and emotional well-being of children. 
• Address behavioral health needs and empower parents to meet their children’s physical, developmental, and emotional needs through meaningful visits. 
• Conduct biopsychosocial intake assessments, primarily in the parent’s homes, to determine family strengths, needs, and create tailored visit plans. 
• Ensure the safety of children by modeling appropriate interactions between parents and children during visits. 
• Facilitate collaborative visit planning meetings with parents, visit participants, and relevant stakeholders to align on goals and strategies. 
• Implement evidence-based services and adjust intervention strategies as needed to align with family goals. 
• Collaborate with peers, DCP&P, and other community providers to ensure continuity of care and support for the family. 
• Assist, as needed, in transporting clients to / from visit locations. 
• Complete necessary documentation in line with program and agency requirements. 

Requirements:

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology or social work
• Must have an active NJ license (LAC, LSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) or be in process of obtaining it.
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience working with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma.
• Strong knowledge of child development, attachment, and behavioral health needs.
• Ability to facilitate positive interactions and work collaboratively with families.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Previous experience working with DCP&P or similar agencies is a plus.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.

Additional Information:

• Salary: $70,000-$75,000; depending on licensure
• Sign on Bonus: $1000
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $3,120 bilingual rate added if Spanish proficient

What we provide: 

• An agency vehicle if needed to transport clients
• 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

Supportive Visitation Services (SVS)