Clinician (LPC/LCSW/LCADC) Full Time - Mental Health

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74,490

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

This position is eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus. Some restrictions apply.

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.

We are currently seeking an experienced Outpatient Clinician at our Clifton location.

Job Summary

A competent master’s level behavioral health professional who delivers professional care to adult, adolescent, child and individual, couples, or families experiencing significant disturbances in daily living due to a severe and persistent mental illness, difficulty in family functioning, or significant life issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide direct service (face-to-face client contact) expectations as determined by setting goals.
  • Professional clinical assessment and treatment skills.
  • Collaboration with collateral care providers and treating psychiatrists, including crisis assessment, intervention, and termination planning.
  • Complete documentation of all clients’ contacts and all other charting requirements.

Education and Licensure

  • Master’s Degree in the Behavioral health field
  • Must have an LPC or LCSW or LCADC to practice in the State of New Jersey
  • Valid driver's license in the state of residence and no more than 5 points on driving record.

Salary

$74,490.25 per year.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician provides direct face-to-face care, including clinical assessments and treatment for individuals, couples, and families. They are also responsible for collaborating with collateral care providers and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess a valid LPC, LCSW, or LCADC license in New Jersey. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementPsychotherapyFamily therapyIndividual therapyMental health counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinician (LPC/LCSW/LCADC) Full Time - Mental Health at SERV Behavioral Health System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
CME allowance
17%
PSLF eligible
7%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Clifton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$631k
Typical market rent
$2,672/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About SERV Behavioral Health System

Mental Health Care
Ewing, NJ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus