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Licensed Clinician | Paramus, NJ | Hybrid


Job Location:

Paramus, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 80000
Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted: 3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Licensed Clinician Paramus NJ Full-Time Hybrid $65000 to $80000

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 Youll 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.



Required Skills:

Clinical Operations Management Staff Supervision Clinical Documentation ASAM Levels of Care Quality Assurance Chart Reviews Documentation Audits Treatment Planning Case Staffing Discharge Planning Crisis Intervention CARF Standards DBHDS Regulations Utilization Review Electronic Health Records


Required Education:

Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or a related behavioral health field