Licensed Clinician | Paramus, NJ | Hybrid

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.