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Position Summary:

Center for Family Services, is looking for a LAC or LSW Clinician for our Family Stabilization Program. The FSP program provides an array of community based therapeutic counseling and case management services with the goal of stabilizing children at home who may be at risk for out of home placement, when families are working towards reunification with their children or when children in long-term foster care are having trouble, or in a community based setting. Referrals are made by DCP & P. Counseling sessions are held in the office or in the home for up to 12 months.

Location: Paterson, NJ

Job Status: Full Time

Duties and responsibilities:

• Meet weekly for clinical individual and team supervision
• Assess needs and provide therapy to families and children involved with DCP&P in home and office
• Carry cases per program requirements
• Monitor case progress toward goal achievement
• Practice sound clinical and case management judgment
• Submit and maintain paperwork as per agency's expectations
• Collaborate with DCP&P on an on-going basis
• Must be available for on-call rotating

Requirements:

• Must be in possession of MA with LAC/LPC or MSW with LSW/LCSW (not pending). 
• Experience with community relations and crisis interventions. 
• Must be energetic, creative and able to work as part of a team. 
• Must be willing to provide community-based services to families who have children that are part of child protection cases and may be part of the foster care system. 
• Valid NJ Driver's License with reliable transportation 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal organizational and assessment skills. 
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office) 
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and promote cultural sensitivity and strong leadership skills. 
• Bi-Lingual Spanish strongly encouraged.

About Employment at Center For Family Services:

Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

Disclaimer: Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. For more information, please visit our website at www.centerffs.org.