Licensed Clinician | Paramus, NJ | Hybrid

Atlantic Health Strategies•Paramus, NJ

9d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Garden State Counseling Center is a behavioral health practice in Paramus, New Jersey, providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to diverse populations. The Licensed Clinician delivers mental health services to individuals, families, and groups across a range of presenting concerns, using clinical skill, cultural competence, and a commitment to client wellbeing. The role is part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting. The clinician conducts assessments and diagnostic evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, provides therapy using evidence-based modalities, and supports clients experiencing a range of behavioral health concerns. Services may be delivered in outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth settings. The position also involves maintaining compliant clinical records, participating in intake and case management, coordinating with healthcare teams, and keeping current with relevant coding and medical terminology.

Requirements

Active licensure as an LCADC, LAC, LSW, or CADC in good standing.
Experience with psychotherapy modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, addiction counseling, or grief counseling.
Experience with crisis intervention and crisis management protocols.
Strong communication skills, demonstrated empathy, and cultural competence.
Commitment to HIPAA compliance and confidentiality standards.

Nice To Haves

Background in children and family counseling, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, geriatrics, or special education populations.
Experience with art or dance therapy modalities.
Familiarity with telehealth platforms and remote service delivery.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnostic evaluations using appropriate clinical standards and ICD-10 coding.
Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based modalities, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy for concerns including trauma, grief, addiction, PTSD, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, gender issues, and chronic pain.
Use crisis intervention and crisis management protocols to support clients in acute episodes.
Implement behavior management strategies for clients with developmental or behavioral challenges.
Deliver services in outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth settings as needed.
Maintain timely, accurate, HIPAA-compliant clinical records and documentation.
Participate in intake procedures and coordinate case management activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support holistic, coordinated patient care.
Stay current with ICD coding updates and medical terminology relevant to mental health services.