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JOB SUMMARY (This position is located in Atlantic County, NJ)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals navigating the challenging transition from incarceration to society? Do you have a knack for turning complex challenges into success stories? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking qualified licensed Clinicians to join our dynamic team committed to transforming lives and breaking the cycle of reoffending.
As a Re-entry Clinician, you will participate as member of an innovative interdisciplinary team located at the Atlantic County Justice Facility to engage and assess/interview new admissions to the facility. You will complete comprehensive clinical and needs assessments, and presents initial case planning for inmates (consumers) and re-entry staff. Your ability to utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Volume 5 (DSM-V), along with your training as a Clinician will enable you to provide education on mental health symptom presentation/management to inmates (consumers) and staff at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. You will be part of an organization that delivers care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered and in accordance with the Atlantic County Justice Facility policy and procedure. Requisite documentation of all services will be entered in the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) using Data Assessment Plan (DAP) format.
Position Duties:
- Develops and coordinates clinical services to consumers at the Atlantic County Justice Facility including:
- Individual, group and family intervention.
- Community outreach and crisis interventions
- Referral, advocacy for linkage to essential services.
- Linkage of consumer to social, spiritual and other community resources as expressed by consumer’s wishes and established service plan/discharge goals.
- Provides eligibility assessments, clinical assessments resulting in care/discharge planning, diagnoses utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Volume 5 (DSM-V), Positive Behavioral Supports, Motivational Interviewing, and crisis intervention.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Education - Master’s Degree in Social Work with New Jersey licensure ( LCSW, LPC, Ph.D.) in good standing.
- Experience - At least 1 year of experience in a Mental Health (MH) setting
- ACPD Clearance -Position require that the candidate is able to pass the background check of the Atlantic City Police Department.
- Clean driving record/valid driver's license required.
JFS encourages and supports staff pursuing clinical licensing by providing FREE on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program to staff looking to obtain their LCSW license.
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to the advancement and upward mobility of our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.
JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks' vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages - including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Master’s Degree Social Work with active LSW (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000
