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Job Title: Co-occurring Substance and Mental Health Therapist 

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!*

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 

A Substance Use Therapist provides short-term, evidence-based therapeutic support to individuals in Early Intervention Support Services, addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use needs and linking to an APN for medication management when appropriate. They utilize modalities such as MI, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and IMR to promote stabilization and meaningful progress. The clinician also collaborates on innovative engagement initiatives and ensures seamless linkage to ongoing care and community resources upon program completion.

Program Info 

EISS is co-located with other acute care programs in an easily accessible care continuum. Unlike emergency rooms, EISS is commonly utilized to achieve faster, more efficient care in a non-stimulating environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with co-occurring stabilization for those we serve. Link to APN if medication is needed
• Utilize assessment and evidenced-based modalities to ensure the most successful outcome for the individual's needs (MI, CBT, Solution-focused, IMR, etc)
• Participate in innovation initiatives designed to engage families and communities in treatment
• Ensure proper service linkage to appropriate level of care and flow upon exiting our 30-day Early Intervention Support Service

Requirements:

• Must possess a Master's Degree within the Human Services Field, and have two years post Master's experience in this domain
• New Jersey license in good standing (minimum of LAC, LPC, LCSW, LSW with CADC or LCADC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong clinical perspectives
• Engage in the Team approach, and strength-based initiatives with our team members and our EISS Co-Occurring population

Additional Information:

• Starting Compensation: Full-Time rates starting at $28.85 per hour
• Sign-on Bonus: This position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with $2,500 paid at hire and $2,500 paid upon successful completion of 90 days of employment.
• Schedule: Includes evening and weekend hours
• Ability to earn bonuses
• Bilingual-Spanish differential: $1.50 per hour

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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