Family Intervention Specialist

Preferred Behavioral Health Group

. Implement the evidence-based Intercept program to serve youth and their families identified through DCP&P .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeToms River • New Jersey • United StatesJunior💰 $55,300 - $59,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management and counseling, with a focus on implementing evidence-based interventions for youth and families. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for managing caseloads and providing support in crisis situations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social WorkCase Management ExperienceCounseling ExperienceValid New Jersey Driver's LicenseBilingual In Spanish

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based InterventionsTrauma Informed PhilosophyCrisis InterventionFamily AdvocacyIndividualized Family Sessions

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

DCP&PCP&PCSOCChild-Serving SystemsMandated Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement the evidence-based Intercept program to serve youth and their families identified through DCP&P
Advocate for families involved with CP&P, CSOC, and other child-serving systems
Gather information to develop interventions and advocate for the child's long-term stability
Work regularly with DCP&P staff to address family needs and strengthen the family system
Carry a small caseload of five families at a time
Provide individualized family sessions in home and community settings
Provide an average of three face-to-face sessions with each family per week
Attend and actively participate in trainings, individual supervision, team supervision, and professional development
Implement feedback and recommendations from the Team Supervisor, Program Director, and Licensed Program Expert
Follow ethical and legal guidelines, including confidentiality and mandated reporting
Provide after-hours support through a rotating on-call schedule
Respond in person during crisis situations when required by leadership
Potentially provide transportation support when other options are exhausted, using an agency vehicle when available
Report in person for program-specific meetings at the agency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field is preferred, or bachelor's degree in social services with one-year related experience in counseling and/or case management is required
One year of related experience in counseling and/or case management for the bachelor's-degree pathway
Prior case management and/or counseling experience preferred
Valid New Jersey Driver's License in good standing
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adaptable and able to maintain a flexible schedule
Receptive to constructive feedback and willing to implement new ideas and strategies during sessions
Practices a trauma informed philosophy
Own transportation for work purposes
Ability to provide after-hours support on a rotating on-call schedule and respond in person during some crisis situations
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
Staff Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonus program
Bilingual Spanish incentive of $1000.00