Career Opportunities

The Drenk Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is constantly seeking qualified individuals to provide assistance in all areas in the mental health field. If you are interested in a career with The Drenk Center, please email your resume and cover letter, noting the specific position you are applying for to humanresources@drenk.org. Positions eligible for benefits include medical/vision, dental, paid time off, 403B participation and employer contribution and tuition reimbursement. If you are unable to e-mail, please feel free to fax to Human Resources at 609-265-1043.

Positions Currently Available

Counselor (Crisis House)

Full time position (Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 11:30p.m.) to provide mental health services to adults who have a serious mental illness in an acute residential setting. Must possess a valid driver's license.

BA/BS degree in Mental Health, Health/Human Services or AA/AS in Mental Health, Health/Human Services with 2 years experience or high school diploma with 4 years experience in serious mental illness in an acute care residential setting.

Send resumes to
Susan Buchman
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
sbuchman@drenk.org
Fax: (609) 261-4400

Case Manager (Supportive Housing)

Bachelor's degree in a mental health, social work, or related field. Two years case management experience required with at least 1 year of experience in adult residential setting. Experience with MICA consumers desired.

Full time positions responsible for the provision of case management services to adult mentally ill consumers. Provides crisis intervention, money management assistance, treatment planning, recreation, life skills training, consultation, advocacy, and referrals to community services. Facilitates the transition of individuals to independent housing. Provides care for consumers individually and as a group, in addition to other duties as required. Rotating on-call responsibilities.

Send resumes to
Lorraine LaPierre
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 103
Hainesport, NJ 08036
llapierre@drenk.org Fax: (609) 261-9516

Program Supervisor (Evidenced Based Beds Program)

Position will oversee the training and support services of the treatment home parents. Conducts evaluations of treatment home parents, and evaluations of consumers. Reviews referral information and conducts interviews of potential consumers to match to appropriate treatment home. Completes intake paperwork and educates consumer on program. Leads weekly clinical team meetings and weekly treatment home parent meetings. Conducts treatment team meetings, compiles program data and supervises all staff. Maintains consumer records and serves as the liaison with community partners. Adherence to program model. Acts as the program disciplinarian and limit setter with consumers. Primary on-call coverage 24/7 with occasional back up for relief.

Master's Degree in a human services field. MSW must have LSW or Bachelor's Degree with five years experience managing cases. Case management experience. Strong communication and leadership skills, ability to set limits with consumers.

Send resumes to
Debbora Bergman
1289 Rt. 38 West, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
dbergman@drenk.org
Fax: 609-267-8892

Peer Counselor (Supportive Housing Program)

Provides supportive peer counseling to adults prior to state hospital discharge and within the supportive housing residential program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse and the services available to serve those populations within Burlington County.

BA/BS degree in Mental Health, Health, or Human Services and working experience preferred. HR Diploma or GED required. Knowledge of mental health system necessary. Available shifts; Fri/Sat/Sun 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or Tues/Thurs 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Send resumes to
Dawn Reinhardt
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 200
Hainesport, NJ 08036
dreinhardt@drenk.org Fax: 609-261-9516

Residential Counselor (Supportive Housing Program)

Provides mental health services such as assessment, supportive counseling, and assistance with daily living skills to adults who have a serious mental illness in a residential setting. Works within the treatment team to implement biopsychosocial services and resources to consumers. Preserves professional contact internally, with other agencies, and community resources. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and interpret data about the consumer's status in order to identify and provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served.

BA/BS degree in Mental Health, Health, or Human Services. A license as a practical nurse or AA/AS in Mental Health, Health, or Human Services with 2 years experience. A high school diploma with 4 years experience in a residential setting. Various shifts available: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. and part time hrs.

Send resumes to
Lorraine LaPierre
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 200
Hainesport, NJ 08036
llapierre@drenk.org Fax: 609-261-9516

Psychiatrist

Part time position to work as few or as many hours as schedule permits. Board Certified Adult and Child Psychiatrist(s) for outpatient offices in Mt Holly and Hainesport NJ.

Send resumes to
Ann Miamidian
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
amiamidian@drenk.org
Fax: (609)267-8892

Psychiatrist

Part Time position with flexible hours to work one day per wk in a highly specialized residential treatment setting for adolescents in Gloucester County NJ.

Board Certified Child Psychiatrists to serve as the clinical leader of the treatment team

Send resumes to
Debbora Bergman
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
dbergman@drenk.org
Fax: (609)267-8892

Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner (Outpatient Program)

Full time/part time benefited position with flexible hours. Position will be responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication re-evaluation for consumers in Outpatient mental health/drug and alcohol clinic. Aids in formulating diagnostic impressions based on DSM-IV criteria in collaboration with the psychiatrist and other treatment members. May practice in the role of therapist, providing individual and/or group psychotherapy, as needed. Can write prescriptions for non-controlled substances.

Master's Degree in psychiatric/mental health specialty or equivalent with prescriptive authority. Current NJ license required. Experience with adults with serious mental illness; children and adolescents a plus.

Send resumes to
Ann Miamidian
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 West, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
amiamidian@drenk.org
Fax: 609-267-8892

Drug & Alcohol Counselor (Outpatient Program)

Description:
Full time position for day and evening hours. Position provides group coverage for IOP and/or IDRC program located in agency Outpatient Program. Must be actively working toward obtaining CADC. Master's degree with CADC or LCADC preferred. Full time position for day and evening hours.

Send resumes to
Ben Gonzales
The Drenk Center
795 Woodlane Road, Suite 301
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
bgonzales@drenk.org Fax: 609-265-9268

Behavioral Assistant (Wraparound)

Description:
Part-Time and Per Diem positions, Day & Evenings Hours. Position that within the consumer's residence will plan, organize and implement behavioral modification techniques to utilize with the children and families in crisis. Position will also plan for discharge and aftercare. Homes served will be located in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties.

Bachelor's degree in related human service field with at least one year of experience required. Experience in child/adolescent behavioral modification preferred.

Send resumes to
Stephanie Richardson
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 204
Hainesport, NJ 08036
srichardson@drenk.org
Fax: 609-261-4051

Youth Care Worker (Somerset County)

Description:
The Somerset County Specialty Bed Program is for boys 11-14 who have varying degrees of behavioral issues that traditionally required more intensive settings. This program will offer greater opportunities along with the same level of treatment intensity in a community based setting. This is a 24/7 staffed community based residential setting with live in house parent(s).

Youth Care Worker positions will plan, organize and implements clinical social work service to consumers and house parents. Responsibilities will also include planning for discharge and aftercare.

BA/BS degree preferred or 2 years of college with 2 years of experience with children who have behavioral problems.

Send resumes to
Debbora Bergman
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
dbergman@drenk.org
Fax: 609-267-8892

Youth Care Worker (Mercer County)

Description:
The Mercer County Specialty Bed Program is for girls 17-19 who have varying degrees of behavioral issues that traditionally required more intensive settings. This program will offer greater opportunities along with the same level of treatment intensity in a community based setting. This is a 24/7 staffed community based residential setting with live in house parent(s).

Youth Care Worker positions will plan, organize and implements clinical social work service to consumers and house parents. Responsibilities will also include planning for discharge and aftercare.

BA/BS degree preferred or 2 years of college with 2 years of experience with children who have behavioral problems.

Send resumes to
Debbora Bergman
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
dbergman@drenk.org
Fax: 609-267-8892

Youth Care Worker (Gloucester County)

Description:
The Gloucester County Specialty Bed Program is for girls 11-14 who have varying degrees of behavioral issues that traditionally required more intensive settings. This program will offer greater opportunities along with the same level of treatment intensity in a community based setting. This is a 24/7 staffed community based residential setting with live in house parent(s).

Youth Care Worker positions will plans, organize and implements clinical social work service to consumers and house parents. Responsibility will also include planning for discharge and aftercare.

BA/BS degree preferred or 2 years of college with 2 years of experience with children who have behavioral problems.

Send resumes to
Debbora Bergman
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
dbergman@drenk.org
Fax: 609-267-8892

Youth Care Worker (Essex County)

Description:
The Essex County Specialty Bed Program is for boys 15-18 who have varying degrees of behavioral issues that traditionally required more intensive settings. This program will offer greater opportunities along with the same level of treatment intensity in a community based setting. This is a 24/7 staffed community based residential setting with live in house parent(s).

Youth Care Worker positions will plan, organize and implements clinical social work service to consumers and house parents. Responsibilities will also include planning for discharge and aftercare.

BA/BS degree preferred or 2 years of college with 2 years of experience with children who have behavioral problems.

Send resumes to
Debbora Bergman
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
dbergman@drenk.org
Fax: 609-267-8892

Crisis Specialist (Screening & Crisis Intervention Program)

Description:
Seeking full time and part time pool candidates to fill Crisis Specialists positions for agency Screening & Crisis Intervention Program at its Lourdes Medical Center, Willingboro, NJ location. Duties include interviewing and assessing consumers in its Screening Crisis & Intervention Program (SCIP). Outreaches as required. Answers a 24 hour hotline. Additional tasks will be added at Director's discretion. Mental health/crisis experience needed.

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree/Master's level license preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree accepted with 2 years of mental health experience and one year in a crisis setting.

Send resumes to
Tara Hansen
The Drenk Center SCIP Program
218 A Sunset Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
thansen@drenk.org
Fax: 609-835-7962

Advanced Practice Nurse (Therapeutic Foster Care - North)

Description:
Master's degree in psychiatric/mental health specialty or equivalent with prescriptive authority. Pschiatric nursing experience, one year post-graduate preferred. Current NJ license required. Must have experience with children. Conducts medication re-evaluation for consumers who have been seen by a psychiatrist. Aids in formulating diagnostic impressions, collaborates with psychiatrist and other team members. Provide medication education. Can write prescriptions for controlled and non-controlled substances. Must be willing to travel. Non-office based position.

Send resumes to
Debbora Bergman
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 203
Hainesport, NJ 08036
dbergman@drenk.org
Fax: 609-267-8892

Therapist (Wraparound Program)

Description:
Master's degree in related human service field with at least one year of experience required. License required (LCSW, LMFT, LPC). Experience in child/adolescent and/or family counseling preferred. Part-Time and Per Diem positions, Day & Evenings Hours.

Within the consumer's residence plans, organizes and implements clinical social work service to consumers and families in crisis. Plans for discharge and aftercare. Licensed therapists also may conduct one time assessment of child needs and complete service plans. Serving Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties.

Send resumes to
Stephanie Richardson
The Drenk Center
1289 Rt. 38 W, Suite 204
Hainesport, NJ 08036
srichardson@drenk.org
Fax: 609-261-4051

Bilingual Therapist (Outpatient Program)

Description:
Master's Level Therapist- Bilingual/Spanish speaking Therapist to conduct combination of therapy, case management, and outreach to consumers in a community based organization. Will coordinate care for consumers with internal and external resources and provide trainings to staff and community regarding multicultural needs/resources. Master's Degree in Psych or related field, fluent in Spanish/English, valid driver's license, NJ clinical licensure preferred, license eligible required.

Send resumes to
Ben Gonzales
The Drenk Center
795 Woodlane Road, Suite 301
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
bgonzales@drenk.org
Fax: 609-265-9268