Mental Health Counselor – Growth, Benefits & Impact

Praesum Healthcare; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education reimbursement

Job summary

The Counseling Center seeks a Mental Health Counselor / Therapist to support a growing Mental Health Intensive Outpatient program. You will conduct intake, assessments, individual sessions, and group therapy, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications include CADC or CADC intern registered for classes or a Bachelor’s degree with active enrollment toward licensure; you must pursue CADC or LAC/LSW licensure within 3 years. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be CADC or CADC intern registered for classes, or Bachelor’s degree with active enrollment toward licensure.
• Must complete CADC certification or LAC/LSW licensure within 3 years from date of hire.
• New graduates welcome with relevant field coursework and clinical interest.
• Experience conducting group sessions and flexibility in schedule.

Responsibilities

• New patient intake and orientation as part of initial access to care.
• Conducts initial assessment and informs clinical team for treatment planning.
• Delivers individual therapy sessions with clients.
• Facilitates therapy groups and addresses patient concerns.
• Provides case management and coordinates care with families as needed.
• Documentation in patient medical records and schedules tours for prospective patients.

Skills

Intake & orientation

Assessment & treatment planning

Individual therapy

Group therapy facilitation

Documentation

Education

CADC or CADC intern

Bachelor's degree in social work/counseling/psychology

Licensure within 3 years

Job description

The Counseling Center seeks a Mental Health Counselor / Therapist to support a growing Mental Health Intensive Outpatient program. You will conduct intake, assessments, individual sessions, and group therapy, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications include CADC or CADC intern registered for classes or a Bachelor’s degree with active enrollment toward licensure; you must pursue CADC or LAC/LSW licensure within 3 years. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.