Licensed/Certified Therapist Job

Elev8 Centers of New Jersey is expanding our exceptional inpatient treatment team! We’re seeking dedicated and credentialed clinicians (LCADC, CADC, LAC, LPC, LSW, or LCSW) to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals on their recovery journey. Our state-of-the-art facility offers detox, short-term, and long-term inpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Join a supportive, team-oriented environment where clinical excellence and professional growth are valued every day.

Position Overview:
The Primary Counselor serves as a vital member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, overseeing a caseload of clients and delivering high-quality clinical care through individual, group, and family counseling. This position also involves completing assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with case management, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Complete biopsychosocial assessments, risk evaluations, and individualized treatment plans in alignment with clinical and regulatory standards.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR – KIPU experience a plus).

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and treatment plan reviews.

Provide crisis intervention and support clients with community-based referrals and aftercare coordination.

Contribute to ongoing development of culturally responsive and trauma-informed clinical programming.

Attend regular clinical supervision and case conferences to ensure the highest quality of care.

Qualifications:
Active LCADC, CADC, LAC, LPC, LSW, or LCSW credential (required).

LSWs must have their own clinical supervisor but can receive supervision toward LCADC if desired.

Experience providing inpatient or residential substance use counseling preferred.

Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Passion for helping individuals in recovery and working collaboratively within a clinical team.

Shifts: Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday daytime (8/9am - 4/5pm)

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance

Inpatient Detox, Short- and Long-Term Substance Use Services with Co-Occurring Mental Health Treatment services.