Junior Clinician

Reports to: Senior Clinician

Program: Clinical + Supportive Services Location: Springfield, NJ

Employment Status: Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Clinician provides direct clinical mental health service to program participants at Turning Point Community Services’ (TPCS) Clinical + Supportive Services (CSS) division. The CSS division encompasses key programmatic areas such as clinical services, case management, continued support, and auxiliary services. This role provides direct clinical services and programs to participants while working collaboratively with TPCS case managers to ensure holistic, wrap-around services for participants and their children.

This position requires ethical and justice-oriented clinical skills, including assessment, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment planning. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical  Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct trauma-informed, evidence-based assessment and treatment services for families in TPCS’s housing programs to provide counseling and crisis services to program participants serving children. (0-18) and adults.
  • Maintains a minimum caseload of 15-20 clients, including children and adults.
  • Maintains all appropriate client records, including but not limited to treatment plans, consultation notes, contact notes, and safety plans.
  • Administers and interprets psychological assessment instruments as needed to facilitate the counseling process.
  • Serves as the client’s liaison to external partners by consulting and collaborating regularly with other social agencies and community resources to establish and provide families with coordinated social and mental health services.
  • Collaborates with program case managers to support client referrals to psychiatrists or community agencies/providers when medication, hospitalization, or intensive or specialized treatment is indicated.
  • Participates in regular departmental meetings, including case consultations, and pursues professional development activities per licensing/certifying guidelines.
  • Facilitates at least one wellness support group (4 weeks) for specialized wellness programming (i.e., emotional regulation, self-esteem building, relationship management, etc.).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work required; licensed or certified in general mental health counseling: LPC/LAC; MFT/LMFT; LCSW/LSW; LCDAC, etc.
  • Two years experience providing direct clinical mental health counseling.
  • Strong clinical orientation and understanding of family dynamics, systems, and persons in environment theories.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of social work, social and economic issues, and government/federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Demonstrated experience working with and sensitivity to individuals from varying sociodemographic backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community, HIV-affected, domestic violence, seniors, and individuals with substance use.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications (email, calendar, drive, docs, etc.).
  • Possess superb oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain client records, including case notes, treatment plans, collateral contacts, etc
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong human relations and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent business acumen, leadership presence with professional integrity, and thought leadership skills.
  • Highly resourceful team player with the ability to be extremely effective independently.
  • Proven ability to be flexible and to work in a fast-changing environment.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Acknowledge and application of self-care and work-life balance for self and others.

COMPENSATION

The qualified candidate will be offered a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $70,000. Supervision towards independent clinical licensure provided.

AGENCY PROFILE

TPCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing secure housing and supportive services to women and families. Our mission is to positively impact the lives of women experiencing homelessness and abuse through innovative programs and resources that support independence, nurture intrapersonal growth, and prepare them for a more prosperous future. Our vision is to become a comprehensive solution that adequately addresses all the challenges faced by women and families experiencing homelessness.

TPCS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

This applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a detailed cover letter and resume via email addressed to Tiffany Walker at firststep@journeytc.org with the subject line “TPCS Junior Clinician Application.” The deadline to apply is September 20, 2024.

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