STRIVE Therapist

STRIVE Therapist

On-site, FT 40

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

What We Offer:

• Health & Dental Coverage

• Free Clinical Supervision

• Union Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:

The STRIVE Therapist provides trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate clinical services to young adults ages 18–21 who may be involved with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and are preparing for greater independence. The therapist works collaboratively with clients, families, program staff, DCPP, and community providers to support behavioral health, stability, and successful transition into adulthood. The Expecting Parenting Youth Program offers the same services to young parents who have aged out or transitioning to age out of DCPP.

What You Will Do:

• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments at intake and throughout treatment to identify behavioral health needs, strengths, risk factors, trauma history, support systems, and barriers to successful independent living.

• Provide individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and other clinical supports using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and developmentally appropriate approaches.

• Function as an active member of the interdisciplinary STRIVE/EPY team, collaborating with case managers, program leadership, DCPP representatives, healthcare providers, schools, and community partners to coordinate comprehensive care.

• Provide clinical leadership and consultation within the team by identifying emerging concerns, supporting intervention planning, monitoring treatment progress, and helping guide responses to client needs and risk.

• Develop individualized psychosocial treatment plans with meaningful, behaviorally measurable goals and objectives that reflect each client’s clinical needs, personal goals, and transition to adulthood.

• Plan, coordinate, and communicate discharge, transfer, and aftercare services to promote continuity of care and connect clients with appropriate behavioral health, medical, parenting, housing, educational, and community-based supports.

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, crisis documentation, treatment reviews, discharge summaries, and service outcomes in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.

What Makes You an Ideal Candidate:

• Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in the mental health field, including but not limited to internships, community-based services, case management, etc

• Must have the ability to respond to clients for crisis intervention.

• Provisional/Professional Licensure to practice counseling/clinical social work (LAC, LSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

• A valid driver's license and you must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.