Job Description
Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.
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We are now hiring an Allied Clinical Therapist located in Mercer County, NJ. The Allied Clinical Therapist will provide individualized support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Allied Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing clinical support services to clients with disabilities, collaborating with other professionals, and maintaining accurate documentation. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment interventions.
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Starting Salary: $ 50,000
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual therapy sessions for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient assessments, with goals and objectives that are measurable, realistic, and achievable
- Monitor and assess client progress throughout treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Collaborate with other professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to provide comprehensive care to clients
- Assist patients in developing social, communication, and life skills
- Provide support and education to clients and their families regarding the diagnosis, treatment and management of intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress and treatment plans
- Attend team meetings and participate in case conferences to discuss client progress and treatment plans
- Remain current regarding best practices and evidence-based interventions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Provide crisis intervention as needed
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as psychology, social work, or counseling
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- At least one year of experience providing clinical support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving support
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Excellent time management skills
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
- Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Hamilton Twp, NJ |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Website | http://www.comop.org |
Benefits
Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Allowance, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
About Company
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.
We currently operate in 11 states:
- Arizona
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
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