28 field experience jobs found

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:...

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 hours worked 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. This position has the following benefits:...

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...

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 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,...

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...

Provides care coordination in the Contingency Management and Other Strategies for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders program. Maintains compliance with agency policies, applicable regulations, and relevant standards of care determined by accrediting/governing authorities. Plans, organizes, and implements comprehensive services to consumers. Demonstrates consistent and proficient knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to implement coordinated approach to the delivery of health, substance abuse, mental health, and social services, linking consumers with appropriate services to address specific needs and achieve stated goals: Implements care management services to consumers addressing and coordinating services identified. Demonstrates understanding of Contingency Management Model, theories of addiction, and related issues. Manages and distributes CMI to consumers who demonstrate positive behavior change consistent with meeting treatment goals. Completes timely DMHAS...

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....

The Dance/Movement Therapist will develop therapeutic goals based on observing and assessing client movement and behavior facilitate dance/movement therapy groups utilizing movement and creative processes as therapeutic intervention, document client progress, set therapeutic goals, and attend treatment team meetings. The Dance/ Movement Therapist will also conduct individual sessions. Draw from research in Dance/Movement Therapy field to design therapeutic movement-based activity and experience that meet clients’ needs, interest, and abilities. Assess consumers and establish individual and group therapy goals, both short-term and long-term. Facilitate dance/movement therapy groups and individual sessions. Educate consumers what dance/movement therapy is and how they may benefit from this form of therapy. Offer dance and movement experiences that allow consumers to express personal emotion and feelings both non-verbally and verbally, and overall develop a wider range of communication...

The Care Coordinator for the Diversion Program plays a vital role in coordinating services for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health needs. This position is responsible for engaging participants, developing individualized service plans, and ensuring timely linkage to mental health, substance use, medical, housing, and social support services. The Care Coordinator acts as a liaison between clients, the treatment team, legal entities (e.g., probation, public defenders), and community providers to support compliance with Diversion mandates and promote long-term recovery and stability. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive needs assessments, maintaining regular contact with participants, tracking progress toward goals, and ensuring care coordination is aligned with program and legal requirements. The Care Coordinator also participates in court proceedings as needed, advocates for client needs, and monitors program metrics to support quality improvement...

The Youth Development Specialist works within the Pemberton Township High School and serves the students and families within their district. Responsible for providing youth development/enrichment activities both individually as well as in a group and family setting, to adolescents. Responsible for developing and facilitating recreation and special event activities. Will participate in agency Performance Improvement activities/projects as necessary. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Maintain consumer records of service provided in both agency and funding reporting sources. 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 Program Supervisor will be expected to participate in an on-call rotation in order to provide remote clinical backup and supervision to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Teams (MCORT). The Program Supervisor will review and sign-off on at least 20% of MCORTS reports for quality assurance purposes. Will manage and supervise direct care staff, including regular supervision, managing schedules, and addressing any performance issues. 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: Full time; some evening hours This position has the...

The Program Manager will supervise and ensure a safe environment and work with the Clinical Team Leader to establish a positive treatment program. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a positive, strengths-base, developmentally appropriate therapeutic milieu that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of Legacy Treatment Services. The Program Manger serves as the House Manager and is responsible for the safety and security of the program, building, Consumers and staff. Position has primary responsibility for budgets, scheduling and staff performance. Working with the Clinical Team Leader, position has the responsibility of implementing programming within the residence. Primary duties and responsibilities include: Direct coordination of daily program activities. 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...

Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of Consumers’ individualized habilitation plans; therapeutic rehabilitative skill development; implementation of Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) principles and interventions; coordinating and managing services, both mental health and physical health; crisis intervention, as needed. Provision/coordination of services aimed at active rehabilitation and support services to achieve restoration of functioning and the achievement of community integration; maintaining own appointment schedule and meeting work productivity requirements. Other duties as assigned by management staff. Productivity requirement of 60% face to face contact weekly. Must be able to operate an Agency vehicle and maintain a driving record acceptable to Agency’s insurance provider. This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits: 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year Medical insurance,...

The duties of the Community Support Specialist include contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of consumers’ individual habilitation plans; therapeutic rehabilitative skill development; implementation of Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) principles and interventions; coordinating and managing services, both mental health and physical health; crisis intervention, as needed. Provision/coordination of services aimed at active rehabilitation and support services to achieve restoration of functioning and the achievement of community integration; maintaining own appointment schedule and meeting work productivity requirements; other duties as assigned by management staff. Productivity requirement of one hour face to face contact per shift. Community Support Services offers a variety of supports to help Burlington County adults with a serious mental illness remain living successfully in the community. Services include case management, housing...

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...