Psychiatric Social Worker- LCSW or LPC-

Are YOU looking to be part of something groundbreaking within Behavioral Health?A brand-new Psychiatric Stabilization Program in Morris County is seeking passionate, mission-driven New Jersey Licensed Clinicians (LCSW or LPC) to help launch and shape a first-of-its-kind behavioral health initiative designed to transform how psychiatric crisis services are delivered within the community.This is more than just another clinician role — this is an opportunity to help build a program from the ground up, influence clinical operations and culture, and play a direct role in changing the future of Behavioral Health care within New Jersey.If you are someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, believes in recovery-oriented care, and wants significant room for professional growth and leadership advancement, we want to speak with you.What Makes This Opportunity Different:Brand-new program with major visibility and long-term growth potentialOpportunity to help shape workflows, clinical processes, and program culture from the beginningWork alongside a highly collaborative multidisciplinary Behavioral Health teamMake a direct impact on underserved and vulnerable populations experiencing psychiatric crisesBe part of an innovative movement within community Behavioral HealthSignificant opportunity for career advancement as the program expandsPosition Overview:The Licensed Clinician will provide direct therapeutic support and crisis intervention services to adults experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health crises within a 24-hour Psychiatric Stabilization setting. Clinicians will work collaboratively with nursing, psychiatric, and leadership teams to provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care while helping consumers safely stabilize and transition back into the community.Responsibilities:Provide crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and clinical assessment servicesDevelop individualized treatment, wellness, and safety plansSupport consumers and families through stabilization and discharge planningPromote a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed therapeutic environmentCollaborate closely with psychiatric providers and interdisciplinary staffMaintain timely and accurate clinical documentationAssist in fostering a safe, supportive, and healing environmentParticipate in program development, staff trainings, and quality improvement initiativesQualifications:MUST possess active New Jersey LCSW or LPC licenseMinimum 2 years of experience working with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Crisis, Inpatient Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, or Co-Occurring populationsStrong clinical judgment and crisis intervention skillsPassion for community Behavioral Health and program developmentBilingual Spanish-speaking clinicians encouraged to applyThis is an incredible opportunity for clinicians who want more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to help build something meaningful, innovative, and impactful from day one.