Therapist

**If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an** Therapist FFS/PT **Job Title:** **Therapist** ** _$250 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. **Program Info** The Adolescent Supportive Housing Programs of Life Link Homes (LLH), Expectant and Parenting Youth (EPY) offer permanent supportive housing for youth over 18, who are homeless or aging out of the child welfare system. The programs provide life skills, employment counseling, and therapy to ensure a successful transition to self-sufficient living and to prevent long-term dependency on social services. Young adults who comply with their lease requirements may remain until they determine they have the skills and self-confidence to live fully independently. **Position Summary** Provide ongoing counseling services to youth residing in the LLH and EPY programs. Partner with LLH and EPY staff, as part of an interdisciplinary team to support the mental health needs of the clients. Collaborate with Acenda team members to implement evidence-based services. As an integrated health organization, Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's. **Responsibilities** : * Effectively engage residents, provide emotional support, therapy and linkages to help youth improve their wellbeing and overall functioning. * Provide therapeutic assess