Mental Health Specialist FT Weekdays 9am to 5pm Springfield NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Specialist – Full Time (Weekdays 9am to 5pm) | Springfield, NJ

Organization: Social Clubhouse, Inc.

Location: Springfield, NJ 07081 (In-Person)

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour based on experience and credentials

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Type: Full Time | No evenings | No weekends

Grow Your Career in Behavioral Health

Join a supportive, mission-driven team serving adults living with mental health conditions. As a Mental Health Specialist at Social Clubhouse, you will gain hands-on experience in:

• Therapeutic group facilitation

• Psychosocial rehabilitation

• Co-occurring mental health support

• Recovery-oriented programming

This is an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing a long-term career in mental health, social services, counseling, or clinical work.

About Social Clubhouse

For over 30 years, Social Clubhouse has provided structured day services for adults in recovery from mental health conditions. Our partial care program focuses on skill-building, community integration, and person-centered support.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate multiple structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups daily

• Assist in developing and improving group curriculum

• Provide daily support and engagement to program members

• Collaborate with Case Managers to coordinate services

• Complete daily and weekly service documentation

• Provide community escorts as needed

• Contribute to a welcoming, respectful, recovery-oriented culture

Training will be provided in IMR, Prevocational Services, and Co-Occurring programming.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Must-Have Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of direct experience working with adults living with mental health conditions and/or co-occurring disabilities (MUST).

• Group Facilitation: Proven experience leading or co-facilitating groups in a therapeutic, educational, or rehabilitative setting (MUST).

Education & Credential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in mental health, social services, psychosocial rehabilitation, or a related field

  OR

• Relevant professional or lived experience in mental health services, peer support, or advocacy

  OR

• CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) or CMHA (Community Mental Health Associate) credential

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident and comfortable facilitating adult groups independently

• Organized, reliable, and attentive to service documentation

• Compassionate and grounded in person-centered, recovery-focused care

• Interested in long-term professional growth within behavioral health

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Paid Time Off (up to 80 hours per year)

• Paid Sick Leave (up to 48 hours per year)

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Up to 3 Personal Days annually

• Supportive team culture

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Stable weekday schedule (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)

• Full-time hours with predictable scheduling

• Path to growth into clinical or advanced behavioral health roles

• Direct experience working with co-occurring disorders

• Meaningful, impactful recovery work

Apply Today:

Submit your résumé through this posting. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Social Clubhouse, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.