Licensed Clinician (LSW/LAC)

Job Description

Job Description

New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) is a CARF-accredited, nonprofit provider of outpatient substance use and mental health services. We deliver respectful, high-quality care that supports recovery and wellness across our communities.

We’re hiring a Part-Time Bilingual Licensed Clinician (LSW or LAC) to support our Behavioral Health program at New Brunswick location. This is a great opportunity for a clinician who values trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered care and wants to do meaningful work in a supportive team environment.

Our Care Philosophy

At NBCC, we believe healing happens when people feel safe, heard, and respected. We use a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes:

• Emotional and physical safety
• Choice and shared decision-making
• Strengths-based goal setting
• Cultural humility and responsive care
• Collaboration and transparency

What You'll Do

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling in person and, when appropriate, through telehealth.
• Provide bilingual behavioral health services to clients and families.
• Support individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions.
• Use evidence-informed approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT/DBT-informed interventions, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation.
• Monitor client progress and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, nursing, case management, peer support, and administrative teams.
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, training, case conferences, and quality-improvement activities.
• Support Mobile Unit and community-based services as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active New Jersey LSW or LAC license.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive, person-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient behavioral health, substance use treatment, community mental health, or co-occurring disorders.
• Experience with MAT/OTP services.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groups.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT-informed interventions, relapse prevention, or recovery-oriented care.

Benefits & Perks

• Sick time (PTO)
• Employer-contributed 401(k)
• Ongoing professional development (Relias training)
• Clinical supervision and professional growth opportunities

Schedule & Location

New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC)

Schedule: Part-time, approximately 15-20 hours per week , with morning and afternoon shifts based on agency needs, program operations, and client availability.

Join Our Team

If you are a bilingual clinician who is passionate about helping individuals achieve recovery, stability, and wellness, we invite you to apply and become part of the NBCC team.

New Brunswick Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.