Licensed Associate Counselor

and the job listing Expires on September 18, 2026

Join a Growing, Purpose-Driven Mental Health Practice

New Hope Center for Mental Health is growing, and we’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients while growing professionally within a supportive team.

This is a great opportunity for a clinician who values genuine client connections, quality care, and helping people navigate challenges and create meaningful change.

The position starts part-time with the opportunity to grow into a full-time caseload as our practice continues to expand. Clinicians will have the opportunity to provide care through both in-person and telehealth visits
, offering flexibility while maintaining a strong connection with clients.

You’ll work primarily with individual clients experiencing concerns such as:

• Anxiety and stress
• Trauma and PTSD
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions
• Relationship and emotional challenges
• Other common mental health concerns

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create lasting positive change.

At New Hope Center, we’re building more than a practice—we’re building a supportive team and a community of care
. As we grow, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us and develop a strong, rewarding caseload.

What we offer:

• Part-time position with potential to grow into full-time
• In-person and telehealth sessions
• Hourly/session-based compensation
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunity to build a consistent caseload
• Flexible approach to client care
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients

• Provide individual therapy through in-person and telehealth sessions
• Work with adults and, when appropriate, children and adolescents
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Provide thoughtful, ethical, and high-quality clinical care
• Collaborate with the clinical team when appropriate

• Active LAC license in New Jersey
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, professional, and client-centered approach
• Experience treating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, or related concerns preferred
• Experience working with children and adolescents is a plus
• Ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team

Part-time to start, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time caseload as client demand increases.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your clinical career, connect meaningfully with clients, and be part of a growing mental health team
, we’d love to hear from you.

Join New Hope Center for Mental Health and help us create hope, healing, and lasting change—one client at a time.