Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and Masters in Social Work(MSW)

Bright Achievements; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supervision for LAC/MSW

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Bright Achievements in New Jersey is seeking compassionate clinicians to join our team. We welcome Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC) and Masters in Social Work (MSW) to provide evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and families in school-based and community settings.

This hybrid, part-time role offers supervision, ongoing professional development for LACs and MSWs, and the chance to grow clinically within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment while delivering

Qualifications

• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey or MSW.
• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work.
• Experience or interest in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Level 1.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practices and ethical care.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling sessions in school-based, clinic, and community settings.
• Deliver counseling services to children with ASD Level 1, supporting social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with evidence-based practices.
• Document clinical sessions and maintain accurate client records in compliance with HIPAA.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including school staff, to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in ongoing supervision and professional development (for LACs).
• Support families, clients, and external stakeholders in achieving treatment goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based practices

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling

Master’s in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Position Type: Hybrid, Part-Time

Bright Achievements is seeking compassionate and skilled clinicians to join our New Jersey team. We welcome both Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and Masters in Social Work(MSW). This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality clinical care while growing your professional experience in a supportive environment.

Job Description

As a clinician at Bright Achievements, you will provide evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and families. This role may include working directly with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), specifically Level 1, within a school-based setting. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, support behavioral and emotional goals, and monitor client progress. Clinicians will engage with families, schools, and other providers to ensure continuity of care while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards.

This position is ideal for clinicians seeking professional growth, accrual of supervised clinical experience by fully licensed clinical supervisors.

including those with Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC) who will receive supervision, as well as fully licensed LPCs seeking to expand their experience within a dynamic clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and family counseling sessions in school-based, clinic, and community settings

• Deliver counseling services to children with ASD Level 1, supporting social, emotional, and behavioral development

• Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with evidence-based practices

• Document clinical sessions and maintain accurate client records in compliance with HIPAA

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including school staff, to ensure continuity of care

• Participate in ongoing supervision and professional development (for LACs)

• Support families, clients, and external stakeholders in achieving treatment goals

Qualifications:

• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey OR Master’s in Social work(MSW)

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social work

• Experience or interest in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), particularly Level 1

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to evidence-based practices and ethical care

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Flexible scheduling (part-time options)

• Ongoing supervision and professional development for LACs and MSWs

• Supportive and collaborative work environment