YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR - LSW / LAC REQUIRED
Company: PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY
Location: Brick
Posted on: February 11, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Job Description If you are looking to make an
impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is
the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will
become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New
Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization
that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW
JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save
lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care
culture. Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are
dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense
of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We
encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you
are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while
being part of a recognized “ Best Place to Work ”, please submit
your resume today for consideration! Job Title: Youth Development
Counselor - LSW / LAC REQUIRED Program: School Based- Brick
Township Middle School Location: Veterans Memorial Middle School -
105 Hendrickson Ave, Brick Township, NJ 08724 Position Type: Full
Time Salary: $48,727.95 Job Description/Summary The Youth
Development Counselor will receive referrals and conduct
individual, group, and family counseling using modalities that are
evidence-based and consistent with adolescent stages of
development. Develop treatment plans that will be student-driven
and address social, emotional, and behavioral needs as well as
other high-risk behaviors. Consult with school staff regarding
mental health awareness of students, as well as offering in-class
prevention presentations to students and staff. Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and family counseling Engage will other
counselors and school staff to consult and collaborate on treatment
plans and programming Provides timely and effective advocacy,
consultation, services coordination, evaluation, written reports
and phone contact to community resources and related professionals
as required by SBYP standards and client needs. Facilitate
evidenced-based programming and groups/clubs Keeps efficient and
up-to-date clinical documentation Competencies Proficiently
develops treatment plans and monitors clinical progress
Collaboratively works with other staff and builds professional
relationships Exhibits strength in counseling skills and crisis
intervention Demonstrates empathy and compassion Proficiently
communicates- written and verbal Qualifications Education MA or MS
from accredited institution in mental health related field (i.e.
clinical mental health counseling, social work, etc.) Licensure LSW
/ LAC Driver's License in good standing Comprehensive Benefits
Package: o Medical and Dental Insurance o 403(b) Retirement Plan o
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays o Disability and Life Insurance o
Employee Assistance Program o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision
Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance o Training opportunities o Employee
Referral Bonus program EOE
Keywords: PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY, Stamford , YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR - LSW / LAC REQUIRED, Healthcare , Brick, Connecticut
