Therapist / Supervisor

Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of social services with technical and clinical skills including delivery of therapy and concrete services.

Provide in-home treatment focusing on achievement of sustainable family reunification which ensures child safety and well-being.

Work collaboratively with the visit coordinator to ensure the seamless integration of all service elements, including:

• Visitation
• Clinical services
• Family engagement in case planning and services
• Resolution of issues that are barriers to reunification
• Collaboration with the DYFS caseworker for planning and service coordination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct case safety risk assessments.
• Alert Supervisor of safety concerns.
• Behave in accordance with safety tips, policy and procedures as guided by Risk Management.
• Assess client needs.
• Formulate and implement case treatment plans for individuals, children, families and/or groups.
• Provide therapeutic interventions.
• Utilization of clinical tools and measurements in service delivery.
• Provide necessary documents to the Quality Assurance Specialist within the specified timeline.
• Facilitate the evaluation process by active participation in the overall quality improvement process (record review, risk management, etc).
• Adhere to performance standards based on program specifications and level of service requirements, including completion of all paperwork, in a professional manner within the designated time frames.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend work to accommodate scheduling needs of clients
• Be accessible to assigned clients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week in accordance with program specifications.
• Notify Supervisor to arrange for coverage during illness and vacation time
• Provide supervision to bachelor-level staff, student interns and/or volunteers.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility in making effective use of individual and group supervisory sessions, program staff meetings, agency resources and training sessions.
• Work cooperatively with staff from the Division of Youth and Family Services, service providers, and other community agencies to ensure seamless planning, services, case management, and linkages.
• Demonstrate competence in working independently in a variety of settings, with emphasis on the provision of intensive in-home services.
•  Contact the Division of Youth and Family Services, utilizing the Division’s procedures, if there is suspicion that a child is at risk of physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect.
• Must be able to see, speak and hear.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and arms and must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

• Be sensitive, flexible and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other special needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with staff and/or clients To uphold and advance the values, ethics, knowledge and mission of the profession.
• To respect the privacy of clients in accordance with HIPAA and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional service

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Experience and/or ability to relate to and engage multi-problem children is paramount.
• Personal qualities of warmth, empathy and sense of responsibility are essential.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.