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The Supportive Employment Specialist is an integral member of the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team, providing individualized employment and educational support services to individuals experiencing early episodes of psychosis. Using the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, the specialist assists clients in identifying and achieving their vocational and educational goals while integrating these supports into their overall recovery plan. Key responsibilities include conducting ongoing vocational assessments, developing individualized job or education plans, and supporting clients in all phases of the employment or academic process-from job search to placement to long-term success. The specialist collaborates closely with the mental health treatment team, incorporates input from family members (with permission), and provides ongoing education and support to both clients and employers to ensure lasting success in the workforce or academic environment....

We are currently seeking a Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities for a full-time permanent placement position in the Hainesport, NJ area. The teacher will provide direct instruction to students in accordance with each of their Individual Education Plans. Candidates must hold a New Jersey State certification as a Teacher of the Handicapped, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, and be highly qualified in the area of instruction. Responsibilities: Actively participate in ongoing quality improvement activities including but not limited to: serving as a member of a quality improvement team, customer input, incident/accident and client grievance review, peer record review and program evaluation/quality improvement projects Maintain accurate daily attendance records and perform other record keeping functions Maintain appropriate classroom discipline and provision of an atmosphere conducive to learning Participate in the development...

The Philanthropy and Grants Coordinator is responsible for managing various development functions as well as managing and executing the submission of grant applications. Working with a small team of colleagues, this individual will enjoy a variety of work assignments that include research and writing, creative marketing projects, engagement with donors and clients, and participation in a multitude of networking activities as well as dynamic fundraising events. Exciting opportunity to engage in a variety of advancement projects with a fun and friendly team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, primary position responsibilities include: Participate in community networking events that provide opportunities to identify and cultivate prospects. Assist the Foundation team as needed with events, collection drives and public opportunities. Assist the Foundation team with determining volunteer opportunities for potential corporate volunteer groups and help schedule...

Peer Support Specialists will be expected to take the lead on engagement and may also conduct non-clinical assistance by providing support to consumers after the initial crisis has been resolved. Peer Specialists will be required to demonstrate competency in providing peer-to-peer support prior to rendering services independently. The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile community outreach services to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use, and suicidal emergencies. Staff dispatch to crises in teams of two, with a Crisis Response Specialist and a Peer Support Specialist, to provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care. The Program aims to provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary for consumer or team safety. Hours: Part time; various shifts; This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for the 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shift. This position has the following benefits:...

The Program Manager supervises and ensures a safe environment and works with the Clinical Team Leader and Behaviorist to establish a positive treatment program for coed youth. Oversees the implementation and maintenance of a positive, strengths-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic milieu that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of the Agency. Responsible for the safety and security of the program, building, residents and staff. Has primary responsibility for budgets, scheduling and staff performance. Working with the Clinical Team Leader and Behaviorist, has the responsibility of implementing programming within the residence. Primary duties and responsibilities include: Direct coordination of daily program activities. Act as the residence leader. Hire, supervise and evaluate all Program staff, including emergency scheduling of "on call" staff members. Develop and implement orientation and training programs for all Program employees. Participate...

Kairos House is a short-term residential program located in Burlington County that offers a safe, therapeutic option for those who are at risk of hospitalization due to exacerbation of their mental illness; or for those who need further stabilization and/or a transition period following an inpatient stay. Services include case management, treatment, housing assistance, wellness groups and life skills training. The Support Specialist provides mental health services to adults who have a chronic mental illness in a respite setting. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers. Provides social skills groups related to the consumer’s individual needs. Transports consumers...

Crisis Response Specialists will be responsible for evaluating consumers and deciding if additional psychological, psychiatric, or clinical services are needed. If this is the case, the Crisis Response Specialist will be responsible for activating the on-call Master’s Level Clinician for additional support. Crisis Response Specialists must be able to demonstrate competency in culturally appropriate care, trauma informed care, de-escalation techniques, suicide assessment, and safety planning prior to rendering services independently. The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile community outreach services to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use, and suicidal emergencies. Staff dispatch to crises in teams of two, with a Crisis Response Specialist and a Peer Support Specialist, to provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care. The Program aims to provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary...

Peer Support Specialists will be expected to take the lead on engagement and may also conduct non-clinical assistance by providing support to consumers after the initial crisis has been resolved. Peer Specialists will be required to demonstrate competency in providing peer-to-peer support prior to rendering services independently. The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile community outreach services to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use, and suicidal emergencies. Staff dispatch to crises in teams of two, with a Crisis Response Specialist and a Peer Support Specialist, to provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care. The Program aims to provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary for consumer or team safety. Hours: Part time; various shifts; This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for the 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shift. This position has the following benefits:...

The Life Skills Coach improves client well-being and functioning by assisting clinical case manager in the coordination of services that support TRAIL clients. Support services include helping clients 1) master an array of needed life skills, 2) to actively participate in community activities, 3) to provide alternative settings and means to explore clinical issues using direct care interventions based on treatment goals and objectives, and 4) conducting assessments including the Casey Life Skills Assessment. Position responsibilities include: • Provides psycho education to TRAIL clients and families, works with school system, employers, and medical and other professionals involved with the TRAIL clients. • Will complete routine documentation activities. • Model professional behavior, demonstrate rapport-building and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and conform to Agency standards and codes of conduct. • Provide youth with in-person therapeutic support services...

The Allied Music Therapist will independently plan and facilitate music therapy groups, document client progress, and attend treatment team meetings. Draws from research in the field and previous experience to independently design therapeutic musical tasks that meet a variety of needs, interests, and abilities. Facilitates music therapy groups using a variety of methods. Assesses client needs and interests as well as musical and non-musical behaviors at outset of treatment and establish individual therapeutic goals. Plans, reviews, and assesses therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness as well as aid planning for future sessions. Observes, evaluates and documents both client behavior and content of musical contributions in group progress notes, offering insight into psychological implications of music-making and verbal processing when applicable. Teaches clients basic technical music skills, as needed to facilitate clients’ therapeutic progress. Expands clients’ music vocabulary,...

The Allied Music Therapist will independently plan and facilitate music therapy groups, document client progress, and attend treatment team meetings. Draws from research in the field and previous experience to independently design therapeutic musical tasks that meet a variety of needs, interests, and abilities. Facilitates music therapy groups using a variety of methods. Assesses client needs and interests as well as musical and non-musical behaviors at outset of treatment and establish individual therapeutic goals. Plans, reviews, and assesses therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness as well as aid planning for future sessions. Observes, evaluates and documents both client behavior and content of musical contributions in group progress notes, offering insight into psychological implications of music-making and verbal processing when applicable. Teaches clients basic technical music skills, as needed to facilitate clients’ therapeutic progress. Expands clients’ music vocabulary,...

Crisis Response Specialists will be responsible for evaluating consumers and deciding if additional psychological, psychiatric, or clinical services are needed. If this is the case, the Crisis Response Specialist will be responsible for activating the on-call Master’s Level Clinician for additional support. Crisis Response Specialists must be able to demonstrate competency in culturally appropriate care, trauma informed care, de-escalation techniques, suicide assessment, and safety planning prior to rendering services independently. The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile community outreach services to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use, and suicidal emergencies. Staff dispatch to crises in teams of two, with a Crisis Response Specialist and a Peer Support Specialist, to provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care. The Program aims to provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary...

The Mary Dobbins Social Worker works closely with other members of the school/clinical and residential staff to develop and provide a quality treatment and education experiences of the students and their families/guardians. The position requires flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills both with internal and external educators, clinicians, families/guardians and other personnel. As a member of the education team, establish and maintain a positive, strength- based, developmentally appropriate educational milieu that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of The Legacy Treatment Services. Responsible for meeting all administrative, legal, and program requirements as mandated by all operating contracts including, but not limited to: DCP&P, DOE, and COA. The School Social Worker will carry a caseload of up to twelve (12) day treatment clients. He/she will oversee and coordinate all aspects of a client’s treatment program along with providing...

The Clinical Team Leader will provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth in a treatment program within Essex County and the surround areas. Maintain a positive, strength-based, developmentally appropriate multidisciplinary therapeutic team that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of Legacy Treatment Services. Responsibility for meeting all administrative, legal, and program specific requirements as mandated by all operating contracts including but not limited to OOL, DCP&P, and COA. The Clinical Team Leader I will oversee and coordinate all aspects of a youth’s clinical treatment program along with other individual, family, and group therapy in accordance with the treatment plan in concert with other treatment team members. Plans, organizes, and implements clinical social work/counseling services including psychotherapy to Consumers and families under the clinical supervision of a qualified Supervisor. This position offers a hybrid work...

Position will maintain the census of Legacy Treatment Services Residential Treatment Home Programs at optimum levels. Additionally, the Admissions Coordinator will coordinate and schedule meet-and-greets, admission interviews, and intake assessments in collaboration with internal/external treatment teams, program leadership, Case Managers, and families. Admissions Coordinator will also ensure smooth communication among internal departments to support timely and effective admissions. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collaborates with Perform Care and all the various State agencies who refer Consumers to the program. Will ensure that the Consumers being referred are appropriate for our therapeutic program by reviewing evaluations and conducting preplacement conferences. Responsible for representing the Agency when meeting with parents, Case Managers and potential residents to provide an overview of the Agency. Review Youth Link Bulletin Board on...

The Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention. Outreaches as required. Answers a 24 hour hotline. Expected to report for work in inclement weather. Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion. Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property. We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option. Hours: Full Time; Available shifts include: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday -...

The Children's Intervention Specialist intervenes in crisis situations through mobile outreach response. Interviews clients, performs assessment and crisis interventions, creates individual crisis plans and provides case management by making linkage and referrals. Reaches out to post intervention clients to perform follow-up. Responds to crisis outreach immediately and is on-site of the crisis within one hour of receiving crisis outreach call. On-call as needed. Answers 24-hour hot-line, as scheduled. Works in a team approach. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Some weekend and evening hours are required. Legacy operates the State-designated Children’s Mobile Response and...

Case Worker/Case Manager SSVF Gainesville Help the most vulnerable. We Shelter, We Support, We Guide, and We Care for the most vulnerable in our communities. Some people can’t imagine doing what we do. We can’t imagine not doing it. At Volunteers of America of Florida, we are more than a non-profit organization. We are a ministry of service with a shared vision of a world where all people live in safety with social, emotional and physical wellbeing, spiritual fulfillment, justice and hope. Volunteers of America has been serving those most in need across the nation since 1896 and in Florida since the 1920’s. Join our dedicated and talented team of employees in 18 Florida cities and make a personal and fulfilling contribution to the people we serve. Our commitment: Results- oriented organization, driven by our mission to “ engage Floridians in need to create positive life changes through compassionate support services ”. Live by our Core Values: Love God and One...

Provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services in the through this mobile crisis program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Applicants must hold one of the following active certifications to be considered for this role: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS). Required to report to work in inclement weather. PT staff must work a minimum of four 4-hour shifts per month including 2 major holidays (New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) annually....

Provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services in the through this mobile crisis program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Applicants must hold one of the following active certifications to be considered for this role: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CRFS). Required to report to work in inclement weather. Legacy operates the State-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to...