LAC

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  • Posted on: 2026-01-26 11:49:58
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Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to join our dynamic team providing mental health services within Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) settings.

In this role, you will deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including trauma, behavioral issues, grief etc.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams committed to excellence in patient care.

This is a part time, 25 hours per week W2 position with EMDR training and clinical supervision provided.

Possible growth to full time.

Location of practice in or near montclair NJ, mostly in office position.

Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, as well as groups, family and individual therapy including intake evaluations and diagnostic formulation.

• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions utilizing modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, DBT etc.
• Engage in case management activities, coordinating care plans that incorporate medical documentation, HIPAA compliance, and medical records management.
• Facilitate family counseling sessions and work with adolescents, and adults with diverse needs including PTSD, grief, and gender issues counseling.
• Utilize telehealth platforms effectively to provide remote therapy services while maintaining high standards of patient care and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate medical terminology documentation and ensure compliance with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding for billing and research purposes.

Experience
• Proven experience working with adolescents and adults in outpatient or inpatient mental health settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy modalities such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, and DBT.

• Familiarity with ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10), medical documentation standards, and HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy.
• Prior telehealth experience preferred; ability to adapt therapeutic techniques for virtual platforms is highly valued.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person