About the role

A brand-new Psychiatric Stabilization Program in Morris County is seeking passionate, mission-driven New Jersey Licensed Clinicians (LCSW or LPC) to help launch and shape a first-of-its-kind behavioral health initiative designed to transform how psychiatric crisis services are delivered within the community. This is more than just another clinician role — this is an opportunity to help build a program from the ground up, influence clinical operations and culture, and play a direct role in changing the future of Behavioral Health care within New Jersey. If you are someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, believes in recovery-oriented care, and wants significant room for professional growth and leadership advancement, we want to speak with you What Makes This Opportunity Different Brand-new program with major visibility and long-term growth potential Work only 3.5 Days Per week Opportunity to help shape workflows, clinical processes, and program culture from the beginning Work alongside a highly collaborative multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team Make a direct impact on underserved and vulnerable populations experiencing psychiatric crises Be part of an innovative movement within community Behavioral Health Significant opportunity for career advancement as the program expands
Position Overview: The Licensed Clinician will provide direct therapeutic support and crisis intervention services to adults experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health crises within a 24-hour Psychiatric Stabilization setting. Clinicians will work collaboratively with nursing, psychiatric, and leadership teams to provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care while helping consumers safely stabilize and transition back into the community Shift Wednesday: 7p.m.- 11p.m. (REMOTE)Thursday/Friday/Saturday: 7p.m.+ 7a.m. onsite
Responsibilities: Provide crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and clinical assessment services Develop individualized treatment, wellness, and safety plans Support consumers and families through stabilization and discharge planning Promote a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed therapeutic environment Collaborate closely with psychiatric providers and interdisciplinary staff Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation Assist in fostering a safe, supportive, and healing environment Participate in program development, staff trainings, and quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications: MUST possess active New Jersey LCSW or LPC License Minimum 2 years of experience working with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Crisis, Inpatient Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, or Co-Occurring populations Strong clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills Passion for community Behavioral Health and program development Bilingual Spanish-speaking clinicians encouraged to apply

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Experience level

Senior

Location

Denville, NJ

Occupation

Mental Health Counselors

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Posted

2 days ago

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