Admissions Counselor — Licensed Therapist

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey is seeking an Admissions/Program Counselor to perform biopsychosocial assessments for adults 18+ seeking outpatient mental health services. You will collaborate with the Clinical Director and Program Director on client assignment and provide referrals when appropriate.

This full-time role includes completing medical records, crisis intervention, maintaining schedules, managing a small caseload, and contributing to treatment planning and service

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline.
• NJ licensure as LSW, LAC, LAMFT, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Experience working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and schedule intake appointments within 24 hours.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulate diagnoses.
• Admit/Refer clients to agency programs or external providers as needed.
• Complete medical record documentation per policy and timelines.
• Provide crisis intervention when clients present in crisis.
• Maintain appointment schedule and manage a small caseload.
• Complete billing documentation and ensure caseload reports are accurate.
• Participate in supervision and staff meetings; attend evaluations as needed.
• Plan and facilitate psycho-education groups and activities.
• Coordinate services and develop/update individual treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment & diagnosis

Documentation

Collaboration with leadership

Education

Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling

Job description

Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey is seeking an Admissions/Program Counselor to perform biopsychosocial assessments for adults 18+ seeking outpatient mental health services. You will collaborate with the Clinical Director and Program Director on client assignment and provide referrals when appropriate.

This full-time role includes completing medical records, crisis intervention, maintaining schedules, managing a small caseload, and contributing to treatment planning and service