Licensed Clinician | Paramus, NJ | Hybrid

Job Opportunity

Licensed Clinician | Paramus, NJ | Full-Time | Hybrid $65,000 to $80,000

About Garden State Counseling Center

Garden State Counseling Center is a behavioral health practice in Paramus, NJ dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across diverse populations. Our team is committed to creating a supportive, collaborative environment where clinicians can do meaningful work and make a real difference in clients' lives.

The Opportunity

As a Licensed Clinician at Garden State Counseling Center, you will deliver high-quality mental health services to individuals, families, and groups across a range of presenting concerns. You bring clinical skill, cultural competence, and a genuine commitment to your clients' wellbeing. This role is well-suited for a clinician who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting and is looking to grow within a practice that takes care seriously.

What You'll Do

• Clinical Services
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnostic evaluations using appropriate clinical standards and ICD-10 coding
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based modalities including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy addressing trauma, grief, addiction, PTSD, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, gender issues, chronic pain, and other behavioral health concerns
• Utilize crisis intervention and crisis management protocols to support clients in acute episodes
• Implement behavior management strategies for clients with developmental or behavioral challenges
• Deliver services in outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth settings as needed
• Documentation and Compliance
• Maintain timely, accurate, HIPAA-compliant clinical records and documentation
• Participate in intake procedures and coordinate case management activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure holistic, coordinated patient care
• Stay current with ICD coding updates and medical terminology relevant to mental health services

Requirements

• Required:
• Active licensure as an LCADC, LAC, LSW, or CADC in good standing
• Experience with psychotherapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, addiction counseling, or grief counseling
• Experience with crisis intervention and crisis management protocols
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated empathy and cultural competence
• Commitment to HIPAA compliance and confidentiality standards
• Preferred:
• Background in children and family counseling, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, geriatrics, or special education populations
• Experience with art or dance therapy modalities
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms and remote service delivery

Benefits

Why Join Garden State Counseling Center

Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Hybrid flexibility with a Paramus, NJ home base

Opportunity to work with diverse client populations across a range of specialties

A practice culture grounded in compassion, quality care, and clinician support

Health Benefits PTO

This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Garden State Counseling Center.