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Millhill Child and Family Development is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to providing high-quality services to families and children in Trenton, New Jersey, for over 50 years. We have a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and creativity. We value diversity and inclusivity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. This makes Millhill an excellent place to work for individuals who are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are currently looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in their community, are committed to their professional development, and value a supportive and collaborative work environment to fill the following positions.

Email Judy Moncrief to apply jmoncrief@millhillcenter.org. 

Outpatient Therapist (Bilingual)

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Position Title: Outpatient Therapist (Bilingual)
Employment Type: Monday through Thursday—12 pm to 5 pm 

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Bilingual in Spanish Outpatient Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide therapeutic support to clients in various settings, focusing on mental health and emotional well-being. This role requires a strong understanding of diverse populations, including children, individuals with disabilities, and those facing addiction challenges. The Outpatient Therapist will work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans and facilitate group therapy sessions. This role will be an independent contractor role and will receive a 1099 for tax purposes. Your own liability and worker’s comp insurance is required.

Duties

  • Work as part of a team, with staff and with families.
  • Create an environment in which the family feels part of the team and knows the importance of their input.
  • Complete all documentation required in a timely manner, including but not limited to activity logs, progress notes, intake paperwork, client comprehensive intake assessments, termination summaries, and/or treatment plans.
  • Provide all documentation directly to and report to the assigned Clinical Director and/or the Program Manager.
  • Meet regularly for individual and team supervision as needed and set forth by the Clinical Director and/or the Outpatient Clinic’s management team.
  • Attend all required staff meetings/trainings.
  • Discuss all cases as part of supervision in a weekly and/or biweekly and/or monthly format dependent on credential level. Attend in person supervision, as needed, as required by licensing board.
  • Follow all ethical standards set forth by state licensing board which issues your license.
  • Follow standards/guidelines set forth by HIPAA and protect all client PHI.

Qualifications

  • Comprehensive knowledge surrounding the counseling process including but not limited to intake assessments, regular treatment planning and review, and discharge summaries.
  • Familiarity with various theoretical orientations conducive to providing progress with urban, non-profit populations.
  • Familiarity with youth client populations ranging in age from 4-20 & with contacting the DCP&P hotline if abuse/neglect is reported/suspected.
  • Familiarity with the Outpatient Clinic’s standardized assessment for this program, “Child Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale”.
  • Familiarity with adult client populations ranging from 21-65 years old. Familiarity with the Outpatient Clinic’s standardized assessment for this program, the “Quality of Life Inventory.
  • Electronic health record knowledge and application will be required for all documentation.
  • Capability to successfully manage e-signature software.
  • Must be available between 3:00 and 8:00 pm
  • Must be culturally aware and sensitive·
  • Computer literate/electronic records experience

Education And/Or Experience

  • A minimum of a Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or a related field from an accredited university.
  • Licensed or licensure-eligible, at minimum, as an associate counselor or social worker in the state of New Jersey (LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW).
  • Experienced with individual and family outpatient counseling modalities.
  • Experience with telehealth and tele-counseling services including HIPAA compliant software for conducting audio/visual tele-sessions.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Submit your resume and cover letter through the Indeed portal or to jmoncrief@millhillcenter.org and be part of an organization that’s transforming lives every day.
Millhill Child & Family Development
101 Oakland Street, Trenton, NJ 08618
609-989-7333 | www.millhillcenter.org

Summer STEM Program Leader

Join Our Mission-Driven Team at Millhill Child & Family Development!
Department: STEm Program
Position Title: Summer STEM Program Leader
Department: Behavioral Health
Employment Type: Monday through Thursday—12 pm to 5 pm 

About Millhill
Millhill Child & Family Development is a respected nonprofit committed to strengthening the well-being of children, youth, and families through a range of educational, behavioral health, and family support services. Located in Trenton, NJ, our holistic, trauma-informed approach is guided by compassion, cultural responsiveness, and a deep belief in the potential of every individual we serve.

Millhill Child & Family Development located in Trenton, NJ, is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Summer STEM Explorers Program Leader to inspire middle school students through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiences. This seasonal leadership role is ideal for an educator or STEM professional who is passionate about youth development, experiential learning, and creating an engaging summer camp environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Summer STEM Explorers Program Leader will design and lead an exciting summer program that encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking among middle school campers. This individual will foster a safe, inclusive, and fun learning environment while helping students explore STEM concepts through interactive projects, experiments, field trips, and collaborative activities.

Detailed Responsibilities Include:

Program Leadership & Curriculum Development

  • Plan and facilitate engaging STEM activities, experiments, and project-based learning experiences for middle school students
  • Design lessons that accommodate diverse learning styles and interests
  • Organize educational field trips and special enrichment opportunities
  • Coordinate an end-of-program showcase for families, supporters, and staff
  • Collaborate with Millhill’s Behavioral Health team to incorporate social-emotional wellness into programming

Camper Supervision & Safety

  • Ensure the safety, well-being, and positive interactions of all campers
  • Maintain a structured, organized, and inclusive camp environment
  • Address behavioral concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures

Communication & Collaboration

  • Build positive relationships with campers, families, and staff
  • Maintain accurate attendance, incident, and program records
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and program planning
  • Assist with camp setup, cleanup, and other duties as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent relevant experience required
  • Strong knowledge of STEM concepts and the ability to make learning fun and accessible
  • Experience working with children in educational, camp, or youth development settings preferred
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Demonstrated patience, creativity, and enthusiasm
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required

Ready to Make a Difference?
Submit your resume and cover letter through the Indeed portal or to jmoncrief@millhillcenter.org and be part of an organization that’s transforming lives every day.
Millhill Child & Family Development
101 Oakland Street, Trenton, NJ 08618
609-989-7333 | www.millhillcenter.org

Lead Preschool Teacher

 

  • Location: Trenton

Millhill offers high quality, child-centered early education, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), with a 4-Star Rating from Grow NJ. In addition, our classrooms use The Creative Curriculum, a research-based curriculum approved by the State of NJ’s Division of Early Childhood Education. To ensure high quality early childhood education is accessible to all children in Trenton, irrespective of their socio- economic conditions, our preschool is cost free to Trenton’s children.

Position Summary

The lead teacher is responsible for the overall supervision and education of a group of fifteen (15) children, ages 3-5 years old, in a state-contracted preschool classroom under the direction of Millhill Child and Family Development in partnership with the Trenton Board of Education.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Because we are funded by the Trenton Board of Education, the compensation is guided by their pay scales. Therefore, the position is based on a candidate’s years of experience in an Abbott-based educational environment, plus college credits. In addition, a P-3 or N-8 certification is required. A teacher without any Abbott experience and a bachelor’s degree would be eligible for a salary of $54,321. The salary increases with years of experience and level of education. With 14 years of experience and a PhD, a teacher can expect a salary in the range of $95,000. We also follow the Trenton Board of Education’s school calendar for days off and teachers are granted 12 days off during the school year. These days accrue per pay period during the first year of employment and then 81 hours is granted each year at the beginning of the school year following that (depending on the employment start date).

 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Oversee and ensure the children’s safety and well-being at all times; treat each child, co-worker and parent with dignity and respect
  • Establish and maintain a clean, safe, and caring classroom environment equipped with age-appropriate learning materials aligned with The Creative Curriculum
  • Develop lesson plans in collaboration with the Teacher Assistant; assume an equal amount of classroom housekeeping responsibilities
  • Assess and document each child’s development; prepare quarterly parent conference forms
  • Arrange the classroom in accordance with Creative Curriculum principles – display all necessary planning boards and charts
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized classroom, storage closets, and bathroom at all times.
  • Develop and implement activities that meet the individual and group needs of children
  • Create a classroom environment that represents the group’s cultural diversity
  • Be ECERS or ECERS-3 knowledgeable

These duties are not inclusive. Other duties as are necessary to facilitate smooth functions of the agency may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher
  • NJ State Pre-K through 3rd grade (P-3) Standard Teaching Certificate
  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older and meet all State of NJ Licensing requirements
  • Must have the ability to work well with parents and other staff members
  • Excellent oral and written skills with competency in email communications; familiarity with Google classroom or other online teaching platforms a plus
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus
  • New Employee Orientation, Prevention of Child Abuse and Harassment Training, CPR and AED certification are provided within first 20 days of employment
  • Drug screening and Fingerprinting must be completed before employment

Benefits

  • Holiday pay, including a week-long paid Spring and Winter Holiday ; Paid time off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits; 403B plan with employer match

Millhill Child and Family Development is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Mental Health Therapist - NJ-based

 

  • Location: Trenton

The Mental Health Therapist must be NJ certified and will work directly with clientele, his/her family, and other Millhill staff members to assist in providing the most appropriate course of treatment. This is a per diem position for an outpatient therapist with clinical experience with both youth and adults ranging from 4-65 years old reporting to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide weekly individual and/or family tele-therapy counseling for a minimum of five clients
  • Create an environment in which the family feels part of the team and knows the importance of their input, if applicable.
  • Meet regularly for individual, group, and team supervision as needed and set forth by the Director of Behavioral Health.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings, as necessary.
  • Discuss all cases as part of supervision in a weekly format.
  • Follow all ethical standards set forth by state licensing board that issues your license.
  • Follow standards/guidelines set forth by HIPAA and protect all client PHI.
  • Complete all documentation required in a timely manner, including but not limited to activity logs, progress notes, intake paperwork, intake assessments, termination summaries, standardized assessment, and/or treatment plans
  • Be an active part of your performance evaluations.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a masters degree in a counseling or related discipline (must be a licensed social worker if possessing a masters in social work).
  • Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
  • Familiarity with youth populations ranging from 4-21 years old & with contacting the DCP&P hotline if abuse/neglect is reported/suspected.
  • Electronic health record knowledge and application will be required for all documentation. Electronic health record training is provided as part of the orientation process for the position.
  • Familiarity with various theoretical orientations conducive to providing progress with the local, urban population.
  • Familiarity with the wellness and recovery approach toward emotional strength & healing.
  • Familiarity with the Quality of Life Inventory assessment for evaluating adults ranging from 21-65 years old.
  • Familiarity with the C.A.F.A.S assessment in order to formally evaluate youth along 8 specific life domains.
  • Familiarity with tele-counseling and related audio & visual applications/software to implement effective tele-services. Tele-service training is provided as part of the orientation process for this position.

Benefits

  • Offered as a per diem position, minimum of 5 hours per week, preferably a candidate who is willing to come into the office once weekly to meet clients requesting in-person meetings
  • Rate commensurate with experience
  • Training opportunities to earn CEUs
  • Weekly certified clinical supervision provided (LAC, LSW, LCSW)

Millhill Child and Family Development is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Preschool Teacher Assistant

 

  • Location: Trenton

Millhill offers high quality, child-centered early education, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), with a 4-Star Rating from Grow NJ. In addition, our classrooms use The Creative Curriculum, a research-based curriculum approved by the State of NJ’s Division of Early Childhood Education. To ensure high quality early childhood education is accessible to all children in Trenton, irrespective of their socio- economic conditions, our preschool is cost free to Trenton’s children.

Position Summary

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Group Teacher in providing overall care and supervision to a group of fifteen children aged 3 to 5 years old, in a state-contracted preschool classroom, under the direction of Millhill Child and Family Development in partnership with the Trenton Board of Education.

 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Oversee and ensure the children’s safety and well-being at all times; treat each child, co-worker and parent with dignity and respect
  • Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and caring classroom environment equipped with age-appropriate learning materials
  • Attend meetings and training sessions, as assigned
  • Work with the children on an individual or small group basis.
  • Evaluate students’ social development and physical well-being; be prepared to temporarily take on the role of lead teacher when needed in both an in person and virtual environment
  • Create a classroom environment that represents the group’s cultural diversity
  • Provide assistance to the Lead/Group Teacher in developing lessons
  • Interact with children, both in person and virtually, preparing snacks, teaching children about numbers, colors and shapes, helping them get dressed and changing their diapers when needed.
  • Arrange the environment and prepare supplies for activities. Assure that equipment and supplies are accessible and in good condition. Clean up the area after the activity

Requirements

  • High School Diploma plus Parapro certification and/or 60 college credits
  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older
  • Experience working with young children
  • Must have the ability to work well with parents and other staff members
  • Excellent oral and written skills with competency in email communications; familiarity with Google classroom or other online teaching platforms, a plus
  • Bilingual in Spanish, a plus

Additional Requirements

Benefits

  • Paid time off, in addition to winter and spring breaks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits; 403B plan with employer match

Millhill Child and Family Development is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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