Licensed Group Counselor - Full Time - Behavioral Health

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Licensed Group Counselor to provide group psychotherapeutic services under supervision, in a healthcare setting in New Jersey. The role requires a Master's in Social Work or related field and an NJ LSW or Associate Counselor license, plus at least 1 year of healthcare experience.

Hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one weekend day per pay period and two holidays per year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related Mental Health Counseling field is required.
• NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Associate Counselor License is required.
• Minimum 1 year relevant healthcare experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient with MS Office/Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide group psychotherapeutic services under clinical supervision.
• Hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with one weekend day per pay period and two holidays per year.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related Mental Health Counseling field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Licensed Group Counselor provides group psychotherapeutic services under the clinical supervision of an LCSW or LPC, in accordance with current standards of practice, as developed by professional and licensing organizations, and defined and interpreted by the supervisor. This role does not provide clinical hours and is not intended for one-to-one therapy supervision.

*Hours are: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., one weekend day a pay period, two holidays a year, behavioral health experience preferred.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work or other related Mental Health Counseling field.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ Licensed Social Worker or Associate Counselor License.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor License.

Minimum rate of $61,110.40 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.