License Type: New Jersey LCSW, LSW, LPC, LAC, etc. (Required)

About Us: At Starr Therapy, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services that make a positive impact on the lives of children and families. We believe in fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where our clients can thrive. Our team is passionate about mental health and committed to delivering the highest quality of care.

Position Overview: We are seeking an exceptional Child and Family Therapist with a deep passion for mental health to join our dynamic team in our Montclair office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with children and families, a strong therapeutic skill set, and a commitment to promoting mental wellness. This role involves providing individual and family therapy, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited program in social work or clinical counseling
• Must have a current, valid, unrestricted license to practice social work/counseling in the state of New Jersey
• Flexibility with work hours to meet productivity goals and deadlines
• Team player and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Exceptional clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety, mood and behavioral disorders, as well as their families
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one evidence-based intervention for anxiety disorders such as CBT, TF-CBT, adapted PCIT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), with an interest in learning additional interventions.
• Demonstrated experience with professional writing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups
• Must have the desire to serve and work to fulfill the mission of Starr Therapy

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and treatment to children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioral problems.
• Conduct family-based interventions with parents and other family members, and maintain collateral contacts with educators and other providers.
• Provide empirically-supported treatments such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), as well as mindfulness-based interventions in treatment.
• Clinician will complete initial intake evaluation of client’s needs based on their expressed goals.
• Prepare diagnosis, treatment plan and choose interventions to help client meet their goals.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of treatment.
• Provide culturally informed/sensitive and respectful treatment.
• Provide client-centered and solution oriented treatment.
• Participate in case consultations, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices and industry standards.

What does Starr Therapy have to offer you?

• Health insurance (for eligible full-time employees)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Sick Time
• A Comfortable, Supportive & Collaborative environment
• Continuing education reimbursement