YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR - LSW / LAC REQUIRED

1 month ago
United States$49k-$49k(est.)Full TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY as a YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR - LSW / LAC REQUIRED in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling
  • Engage will other counselors and school staff to consult and collaborate on treatment plans and programming
  • Facilitate evidenced
  • based programming and groups/clubs

Requirements

  • 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

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY as a YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR - LSW / LAC REQUIRED.

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup CounselingFamily CounselingEvidence-Based ModalitiesTreatment Plan DevelopmentStudent-Driven PlanningCrisis InterventionConsultationCollaborationAdvocacyServices CoordinationClinical DocumentationCommunicationEmpathyCompassion
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR - LSW / LAC REQUIRED at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Evidence-Based Modalities, Treatment Plan Development, Student-Driven Planning, Crisis Intervention, Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Youth Development Counselor will conduct individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based modalities tailored to adolescent development, and develop student-driven treatment plans addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Responsibilities also include consulting with schoo...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY

Mental Health Care
Brick, NJ
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
5.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago

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