Counselor

New Brunswick Counseling Center•Mount Holly, NJ

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) is a CARF-accredited, nonprofit provider of outpatient substance use and mental health services. We deliver respectful, high-quality care that supports recovery and wellness across our communities. We’re hiring a full time Licensed Clinician (LSW or LAC) Counselor to support our Behavioral Health program for our Burlington (Mount Holly)Location. This is a great opportunity for a clinician who values trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered care and wants to do meaningful work in a supportive team environment. Our Care Philosophy At NBCC, we believe healing happens when people feel safe, heard, and respected. We use a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes: Emotional and physical safety Choice and shared decision-making Strengths-based goal setting Cultural humility and responsive care Collaboration and transparency What You’ll Do Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for mental health and substance use needs Develop person-centered treatment plans in partnership with clients Provide individual and group counseling (in-person and telehealth) Use evidence-informed practices (e.g., MI, CBT/DBT-informed skills, relapse prevention, coping skills) as appropriate Support clients with stress management, emotional regulation, recovery supports, and community resources Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and strengthen outcomes Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR in accordance with program standards and compliance requirements

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field (accredited program)
Active New Jersey licensure: LSW or LAC (required)
Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
Strong clinical judgment, boundaries, and professionalism
Comfortable managing a caseload independently while working collaboratively
Proficiency with EMRs and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Nice To Haves

Experience in outpatient behavioral health, SUD treatment, co-occurring disorders, MAT/OTP settings, or community mental health
Group facilitation experience
Bilingual skills (Spanish/other languages)

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for mental health and substance use needs
Develop person-centered treatment plans in partnership with clients
Provide individual and group counseling (in-person and telehealth)
Use evidence-informed practices (e.g., MI, CBT/DBT-informed skills, relapse prevention, coping skills) as appropriate
Support clients with stress management, emotional regulation, recovery supports, and community resources
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and strengthen outcomes
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR in accordance with program standards and compliance requirements