NJ4S-CLINICIAN

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vision Insurance

Staff Training

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) is seeking a Licensed Clinician for the NJ4S Compass program in Beachwood, NJ. This full-time, hybrid role provides trauma-informed clinical services to students, including screening, brief interventions, and referrals.

Qualifications include MSW/MA/MS/PhD and LCSW/LPC licensure; bilingual Spanish is a plus with an added stipend. Comprehensive benefits and ongoing staff development are offered.

Qualifications

• Education: MSW, MA, MS, PhD.
• Licensure: LCSW / LPC.
• Three years of relevant therapy experience for children.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus; stipend offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in person and virtually to students.
• Screening, brief interventions, and referrals for students identified by schools.
• Clinical assessment, suicide and substance use screening, and service planning.
• Consult with school staff and parents on topics like suicide and eating disorders.
• Complete paperwork and data entry within deadlines.
• Assist with prevention programming.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Excel

Word

Electronic records

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Policy familiarity

Education

MSW/MA/MS/PhD

Licensure: LCSW/LPC

Job description

Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for BOTH 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

Job Title: Licensed Clinician

Program: NJ4S Compass

Location: 245 Atlantic City Boulevard, Beachwood, New Jersey (2nd floor)

*Hybrid remote/community/office/position

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: LCSW/LPC $80,000.00

Job Description/Summary

Provides screening, brief interventions, facilitation of treatment referrals, school consultation and necessary referrals to community support as needed to students identified by their school as needing services.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services both in person and virtually to students as dispatched to a school within the HUB vicinage.
• Clinical services will include trauma-informed screening, brief interventions, facilitation of treatment referrals, school consultation and making necessary referrals to community supports as needed/identified.
• Provide Tier 3 clinical services will include clinical assessment, screening of suicide and substance use, service planning, ongoing clinical intervention strategies, and linkages to outside services when deemed necessary.
• Provides consultation to school staff and parents on various topics including suicide, eating disorders, school refusal, etc.
• Completes all paperwork and data entry within the prescribed time period.
• Assists with prevention programming as needed.

Competencies

• Computer proficiency, familiarity with Excel, Word, professional electronic record keeping portals.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Demonstrates familiarity with organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: MSW, MA, MS, PhD
• Licensure: LCSW / LPC
• Experience: Three years of relevant experience providing therapy to children.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus - Additional Stipend (Preferred needed)
• Other: Valid NJDL, safe driving record
• Fingerprinting per DCF regulations.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
• Staff Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus program

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