Clinical Specialist/Licensed Clinical Specialist - PACT Program

Job Description

Job Description

Advance Your Clinical Career While Transforming LivesJoin an innovative community-based behavioral health team where your clinical skills can help individuals living with serious mental illness achieve recovery, stability, and greater independence.Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Specialist or Licensed Clinical Specialist to join our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team in Bridgeton, New Jersey.Whether you're a master's-level clinician working toward professional licensure or a licensed behavioral health professional, this role offers an opportunity to provide meaningful, recovery-oriented care within a multidisciplinary team setting. The PACT model delivers intensive, community-based behavioral health services to individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. As part of our team, you'll help individuals navigate challenges, strengthen coping skills, connect with community resources, and work toward greater independence and improved quality of life.Why Join Cumberland County Guidance Center?For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health and mental health services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey.Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, social workers, case managers, counselors, and peer support professionals is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care that supports long-term recovery and wellness.We are proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, reflecting our commitment to advancing mental health care and strengthening our community.Compensation Based on Licensure:Clinical Specialist (Non-Licensed Master's Level): $45,000Licensed Clinical Specialist (LSW/LAC): $55,000Comprehensive Benefits PackageMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Employee DiscountsProfessional Development OpportunitiesClinical Training and Licensure SupportWhat You'll DoAs a Clinical Specialist, you'll work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, peer specialists, and community providers to support individuals receiving PACT services.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individual and group counseling servicesComplete psychosocial assessments and crisis evaluationsDevelop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plansCoordinate care with medical, clinical, and community providersSupport medication monitoring, treatment adherence, and wellness planningEngage family members and natural supports in the recovery processConnect individuals with housing, benefits, healthcare, and community resourcesAssist clients in developing independent living and community integration skillsParticipate in community-based interventions and transportation as neededMaintain timely and accurate clinical documentationParticipate in the program's on-call rotation scheduleRequired QualificationsClinical Specialist (Non-Licensed)Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services fieldMinimum two years of post-bachelor's experience working with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illnessKnowledge of behavioral health systems and community resourcesValid New Jersey driver's license with acceptable driving historyLicensed Clinical SpecialistMaster's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services fieldCurrent New Jersey LSW or LAC licenseMinimum two years of post-bachelor's mental health experienceExperience working with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illnessKnowledge of behavioral health systems and community resourcesValid New Jersey driver's license with acceptable driving historyPreferred QualificationsLCSW, LPC, or other advanced clinical licensureExperience providing individual and group therapyCommunity mental health experienceCrisis intervention experienceExperience working within PACT programsExperience collaborating within multidisciplinary treatment teamsBilingual English/SpanishReady to Make a Lasting Impact?Whether you're a master's-level clinician pursuing licensure or a licensed behavioral health professional, this role offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide innovative community-based treatment, and help individuals achieve recovery and independence.Apply today and join Cumberland County Guidance Center's PACT team in Bridgeton, NJ.