Behavioral Health Clinician - (LPC/LCSW) - Full Time - Days - Shift Varies - M-F - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, NJ

About the role

Provide psychotherapeutic services including individual, family, and group treatment for children, adolescents and/or young adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic services including individual, family, and group treatment for children, adolescents and/or young adults.
• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments for pediatric aged patients seeking behavioral health services.
• Along with patient, and potential parent/guardian, develop treatment plans, including clear problem statement, treatment goal(s), with measurable, relevant objectives for a range of behavioral health concerns.
• Able to provide individual, group, and family therapy services.
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals to coordinate care.
• Complete and analyze evidence‑based screening tools and assessments.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient documentation records.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of behavioral health.
• Advocate for patients and assist them in accessing community resources.
• Complete all mandatory AH trainings and competencies as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field
• State licensure required (e.g., LCSW, LPC etc.) or license‑eligible with active supervision.
• Prior experience with pediatric population (children, adolescents and/or young adults)
• Ability to work 2 evenings per week.
• Bilingual a plus

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, screens effectively for suicide and violence risk as well as abuse and neglect.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable, patient‑centered goals, utilizes evidence‑based therapeutic approaches appropriate to the presenting problem(s).
• Can build rapport and trust quickly with a range of patients, uses active listening skills, reflective statements and non‑judgmental language, conveys understanding and acceptance without reinforcing maladaptive behaviors.
• Maintains clear, timely and accurate clinical notes that meet legal and departmental standards, manages caseload effectively.
• Upholds professional ethical standards, maintains appropriate boundaries and therapeutic relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Schedule

Shift hours - 11AM-7PM twice a week, and three days 9AM-5PM or