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New Brunswick Counseling Center
Eastampton Township, New Jersey · Hybrid

Therapist (LAC/LSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) is a CARF-accredited, nonprofit provider of outpatient substance use and mental health services. We deliver respectful, high-quality care that supports recovery and wellness across our communities.

We’re hiring a full time Licensed Clinician (LSW or LAC) Counselor to support our Behavioral Health program for our Burlington (Mount Holly)Location. This is a great opportunity for a clinician who values trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered care and wants to do meaningful work in a supportive team environment.

Our Care Philosophy

  • At NBCC, we believe healing happens when people feel safe, heard, and respected. We use a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes:
  • Emotional and physical safety
  • Choice and shared decision-making
  • Strengths-based goal setting
  • Cultural humility and responsive care
  • Collaboration and transparency
  • What You’ll Do
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for mental health and substance use needs
  • Develop person-centered treatment plans in partnership with clients
  • Provide individual and group counseling (in-person and telehealth)
  • Use evidence-informed practices (e. g., MI, CBT/DBT-informed skills, relapse prevention, coping skills) as appropriate
  • Support clients with stress management, emotional regulation, recovery supports, and community resources
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and strengthen outcomes
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR in accordance with program standards and compliance requirements
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field (accredited program)
  • Active New Jersey licensure: LSW or LAC (required)
  • Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
  • Strong clinical judgment, boundaries, and professionalism
  • Comfortable managing a caseload independently while working collaboratively
  • Proficiency with EMRs and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Preferred (Not Required)

Experience in outpatient behavioral health, SUD treatment, co-occurring disorders, MAT/OTP settings, or community mental health

  • Group facilitation experience
  • Bilingual skills (Spanish/other languages)

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Including

  • Competitive medical, dental, and life insurance plans
  • Employer-contributed 401K retirement plan
  • Paid Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and dedicated training hours
  • Ongoing professional development through Relias training programs

Location & Schedule

  • Mount Holly-Onsite
  • Full-time; mix of in-person and telehealth based on program needs

Key Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans for clients with mental health and substance use needs. Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-informed practices while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and an active New Jersey LSW or LAC license. Candidates must be committed to trauma-informed care and proficient in using Electronic Medical Records.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningIndividual CounselingMotivational InterviewingCognitive Behavioral TherapyDialectical Behavior TherapyCrisis InterventionCase ManagementEMR Proficiency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (LAC/LSW) at New Brunswick Counseling Center a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 6,335 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.7 / 10 · top 10% in social workranked against 6,335 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $70k (middle half $58k–$74k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New Jersey168 active6,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 46% remote · 28% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey social worker listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,543 in the last 30 days1,350 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,335 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About New Brunswick Counseling Center

Health and Human Services
New Brunswick, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Employer-contributed 401K retirement plan
Paid Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Dedicated training hours
Ongoing professional development through Relias