Therapist - Substance Use, Co-occurring, Mental Health

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Job Title: Therapist - Substance Use, Co-occurring, Mental Health

About Acenda Integrated Health 

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact. 

Job Overview 

The Therapist provides individual and group counseling with a focus on recovery and mental wellness. This role collaborates with Acenda team members to implement evidence-based mental health services and supports students in conflict resolution and mediation. The Therapist also serves as a key partner in shaping and enhancing the delivery of recovery-focused programs and services to promote positive outcomes for clients.

Program Info 

Our Counseling and Wellness Centers offer weekly mental health counseling to children, teens, families, and adults as well as parenting and psychiatric services. Individual therapy is offered as well as family therapy, group therapy, and medication management. Acenda is now accepting new clients for counseling services both in-person and via telehealth—a remote phone or online therapy & counseling solution. Medicaid, Aetna, AmeriHealth, and other insurances accepted.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide individual and group recovery focused counseling
• Collaborate with Acenda team members to implement evidence based mental health services Support students in conflict resolution and/or conflict mediation as needed
• Serve as a key partner to providing important input into our delivery of recovery services.

Requirements:

• A New Jersey CADC or LCADC in good standing.
• A New Jersey LPC, LAC, LCSW, LSW in good standing.
• Prior experience providing clinical care within a recovery-oriented program preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft office, Excel, and the use of Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to take initiative, be creative, dependable, reliable and work well independently.
• Ability to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
• Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to commute to our Gloucester County Location for at least 2 days per week. 

Additional Information 

• Base Pay: $55,000-$62,000 ; depending on licensure
• Sign-on Bonus: $1000
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $3,120/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.

What we provide: 

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency 

• Mission-driven core 

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 

• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp 

• Generous time-off 

• Life Insurance 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Year-end bonuses 

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

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