Licensed Associate Counselor — On‑Site, South Amboy

New Horizons Wellness, LLC; South Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons Wellness LLC in South Amboy, NJ seeks a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) for a full-time, on-site role to provide individual and group counseling services and conduct intake assessments.

You will develop person-centered treatment plans, maintain comprehensive documentation, and collaborate with supervisors and colleagues while upholding ethical and culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) credential in New Jersey and eligibility to practice under supervision.
• Foundational counseling skills, including intake assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-informed interventions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to maintain thorough, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in electronic or paper-based systems.
• Commitment to ethical practice, client confidentiality, and culturally responsive, non-discriminatory care.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to receive and integrate supervision.
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage a full caseload and meet deadlines.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
• Experience in outpatient mental health or community counseling settings preferred.
• Comfort working on-site in South Amboy, NJ and willingness to ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to clients.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with supervisors.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and team meetings.
• Coordinate care with other providers and follow ethical standards.

Skills

LAC credential

Counseling skills

Intake assessments

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/ Psychology/ Social Work

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

New Horizons Wellness LLC in South Amboy, NJ seeks a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) for a full-time, on-site role to provide individual and group counseling services and conduct intake assessments.

You will develop person-centered treatment plans, maintain comprehensive documentation, and collaborate with supervisors and colleagues while upholding ethical and culturally responsive care.