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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
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.
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