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Counselor

Company
Praesum Healthcare
Location
Clark, NJ
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-08-30

Job description

Job Description

The Counseling Center:
Position Title: Mental Health Counselor / Therapist

Come join a rapidly expanding, leading national substance abuse & mental health organization who is currently seeking a Mental Health Counselor for their growing Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Counseling program! We have achieved this remarkable growth by building a reputation for compassionate care, clinical expertise, continuous improvement and a focus on exceeding the expectations of our patients, clients, and their families. At our company, you can enjoy a rewarding career.

Counselor Duties/Responsibilities:
• New patient intake and orientation
• Conducts initial assessment of patient problems and needs and reports to clinical team to initiate treatment planning
• Conducts individual sessions
• Facilitates groups with patients
• Addresses patient's concerns and helps eliminate possibility of AMA
• Provides Case Management
• Provides tours for prospective patients and their families as requested.
• Documentation in patient medical record

Counselor Requirements:
• Must have one of the following: LAC, LPC, LSW or LCSW
• Mental Health license or certification, clean and active
• New graduates welcome
• Experience conducting group sessions
• Flexibility and willingness are great attributes

Counselor Schedule:
• Full Time

Counselor Compensation:
• Hourly rate competitive with experience and location

Full time employees may be eligible for the following:
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD options
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with company match up to 5%
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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