Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) is one of the premier non-profits, child-serving agencies in Ocean County. As the designated Care Management Organization (CMO), we coordinate care for over 1,100 youth and their families in Ocean County.   OPC is part of the NJ Children’s System of Care, helping youth up to the age of 21 with mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities achieve their vision and goals.  The agency uses the wraparound, strength-base approach to working with children and youth in need.

What we can offer you 

At OPC we have a lot to offer! For those in the social work and human service professions, OPC is a great place to be a part of the child-serving community. The best part of a career with OPC is making a difference every day in the lives of children, teens, and families.

Seeking a Clinical Consultant!

Employed by the Care Management Organization, the Clinical Consultant provides clinical expertise and consultation services to Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) and its system partners. The core dimensions of the Clinical Consultant role are to serve as an expert, educator and liaison. This position is based at the DCPP office, rotating between the north and south locations and has a hybrid schedule of onsite and remote work.

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers expert clinical consultation to Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) offices, addressing complex behavioral, mental health, substance use and intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) needs of youth and families.
• Assists in determining appropriate evaluations, interpreting results, and recommending next steps.
• Manages consultation referrals within office protocols.
• Assists DCPP staff in navigating the Children’s System of Care and connecting families to appropriate services.
• Participates in professional and related meetings as appropriate.
• Supports and guides DCPP staff with consultation to other professionals and community providers involved with the youth and family.
• In collaboration with CMO, facilitates trainings for DCPP as determined by each office.
• Supports DCPP staff in engaging with external professionals and community providers.
• Identifies new formal/informal community resources, identifying service gaps and provides this information to the CMO Community Resource Director for updating the CMO directory.
• Attends family team meetings to support collaborative care planning.
• Maintains accurate records of consultations and referrals.
• Adheres to professional ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Clinical Consultants may be involved in litigation cases as DCP&P is the customer.
• Attends conferences and trainings as requested to stay current with best practices.
• Other duties as assigned in order to fulfill the duties associated with the position.

Minimum Requirements for the position:

• Master’s Degree and licensed by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (LPC) or Board of Social Work Examiners (LCSW).
• Five years of experience providing direct service to youth and families with mental health, behavioral health, substance use and IDD needs.
• Familiarity with the Children’s System of Care (CSOC) and Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP)
• Knowledge of Ocean County resources.
• Experience in community relations, administration of services preferred.
• Must be licensed in the state of New Jersey or have proof of documentation that Clinical Licensure in New Jersey has been applied for and will be forth coming.
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary, Benefits and Work Culture

• OPC offers a unique, supportive, and flexible work environment. Staff rate it as an “excellent place to work.”
• This position is based at the DCPP office, rotating between the north and south locations and has a hybrid schedule of onsite and remote work.
• Salary range is $65,000 – $85,000 per year
• We recognize 12 paid holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Generous paid time off (Vacation, PTO and Paid Sick Leave)
• Agency vehicles available for in-person youth and family meetings
• Extensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, Employee Assistance Program
• OPC promotes a culture of wellness, balance and a supportive work environment