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Lawn Ridge is seeking a full-time Clinician to join our team!

Lawn Ridge is a PCH-IDD located in Orange, NJ. It provides individual, group, and family therapy for adolescents aged 12-17. Our Clinician will become a part of our multidisciplinary team (Clinicians, Case Managers, Psychiatrist, Nurse, and Residential Counselors) that provide an array of therapeutic services to individuals in our care. Small caseloads allow us to provide the highest quality of care and a commitment to our team members' professional growth and clinical development. This position reports to the Program Director, who can provide Board Approved Clinical Supervision. The agency at large offers monthly clinical rounds and training to enhance and broaden learning opportunities and professional development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous paid time off, flexible scheduling, annual reimbursement towards CEUs, public loan forgiveness, and a signing bonus!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete Strengths and Needs and Joint Care Reviews through Perform care
• Develop and implement safety/soothing plans with youth and family
• Develop and work with youth and family on a comprehensive treatment plan and discharge plan (with new discharge)
• Provide individual and family therapy
• Provide group therapy
• Attend treatment team meetings

Requirements:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling or social work and a license to practice independently in NJ including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC, LSW. On-site supervision is available for LSWs and LACs by an NJ independently licensed therapist with a documented plan to achieve clinical licensure within 3 years
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedule, 35 hours weekly

Lawn Ridge residential care is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a mission-driven organization partnering with at-risk individuals to build happier, healthier, more hopeful lives. Our robust continuum of care includes 40 residential behavioral health programs, community-based services, two schools, and outpatient clinics throughout the state of NJ which leads to an opportunity for maximum growth and advancement. YCS has been caring for at-risk children and families since 1918.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Have you passed your clinical licensing exam?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• working with youth: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NJ LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, or LMFT (Required)

Work Location: In person