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Counselor Non-Exempt

Join #TeamAcenda as a Counselor / Family Intervention Specialist to support the Youth Villages Intercept Program in Burlington, New Jersey.

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Program Overview: Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families.  The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families in Burlington County and requires a flexible and non-traditional schedule, designed around the availability of the youth and families served. 

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based services to families; completing all required documentation related to families such as bi-weekly treatment plans, weekly session notes, and ongoing clinical assessments; and participating in weekly supervision/ professional development, weekly group supervision and clinical case consultation calls.  

As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry small caseload of 4-6 families 

• Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled at the convenience of the families 

• Provide treatment in families' homes, schools and other community settings as needed 

• Participate in weekly supervisions and clinical consultation meetings   

• Provide on-call availability to support families   

• Address behavioral health needs to support family functioning and stability. 

• Implement and adjust evidence-based intervention strategies to align with family goals 

• Collaborate with peers, DCP&P, and other community providers to ensure continuity of care and support for the family. 

• Complete necessary documentation required for Youth Villages Intercept program and Acenda. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social services with at least one year of experience in counseling or case management required. 

• Experience working with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma preferred. 

• Ability to facilitate positive interactions and work collaboratively with families. 

• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills. 

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.  

Preferred:

• Master's degree in field of counseling, psychology or social work

Additional Information

• Base rate: $27.41/ hourly
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50 added to the base rate if Spanish proficient.
• Sign-on Bonus: $750 to welcome you to our team!
• Schedule: evenings required, possible weekend on call rotation

We Provide:  

• Mission-driven core 
• A collaborative, supportive team environment that values your expertise and encourages your professional growth.
• Flexibility with your work setting and hours
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match 
• Generous time-off 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Year-end performance bonuses 
• Regular supervision and professional development opportunities

Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment  
  
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.  
   

Are you ready to join Team Acenda?  
Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: https://acendahealth.org/ 

Department/Program

Intercept-Region #2 (Intercept2)