SRT Clinician (Per Diem)

The Per Diem Clinician provides support, coverage, preventative and clinical crisis-related interventions within Agency youth residential programs.

The Per Diem Clinician will be available to substitute or supplement clinical needs in the residential programs throughout Northern New Jersey. The Per Diem Clinician will be a part of our multidisciplinary team (Psychiatrist, Nurse, Case Manager, BCBAs, 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 the professional growth and clinical development of our team members. Hours are based on availability and will range up to 10 hours a week. Mileage reimbursement is available.

This position reports to the Vice President of our Staff Retention Team and will receive clinical supervision from an experienced and qualified Clinical Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete Strengths and Needs, and Biopsychosocial (BSP)


• assessment (with new admission)


• Develop and implement safety/soothing plans with youth family and residential staff.


• Develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan and discharge plan with youth, family, and all treatment team members.


• Provide individual therapy


• Provide group therapy


• Provide family therapy


• Participates in treatment team meetings


• Youth should receive Trauma Focused CBT, Structural Family Therapy, Allied Therapeutic Leisure Pursuits and other evidence-based therapeutic interventions as determined by the treatment team.


• Document all treatment related information, assessments, and communications in the Electronic Clinical Record and PerformCare in accordance with our contracts and program regulations.Work closely with Case Manager, Transition Specialists, and/or BCBAs to coordinate and provide treatment.


• Coordinate with Care Management Organizations to plan for admissions and transitions of participants.

Requirements:

Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a related field and a license to practice independently in NJ including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD. OR Masters level therapist licensed to practice in NJ including LSW and LAC under the on-site supervision of a NJ independently licensed therapist.

Work Schedule: Flexible work schedule

Hourly rate: $75.00-$80.00 per hour (hourly rate depends on licensure)

Youth Consultation Service 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 lends to an opportunity for maximum growth and advancement. YCS has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918.

Youth Consultation Service is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer