Licensed Counselor (LSW, LAC, LPC or LCSW)

Job Description

Licensed Counselor (LSW, LAC, LPC, LCSW)

Are you passionate about helping individuals and families through counseling and psychotherapy? Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and family counseling to support mental health and emotional well-being.
• Develop personalized treatment, discharge, and aftercare plans.
• Collaborate with referring agencies, community resources, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date treatment records.
• Use your expertise to assess and address the unique needs of consumers across all age groups, providing appropriate, age-related care.

What We’re Looking For:

• A licensed professional (LSW, LAC, LPC, or LCSW) with a strong understanding of therapeutic practices.
• Someone with the skills to assess consumer needs and deliver tailored care through counseling and psychotherapy.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, growth-focused team environment.
• Make a real difference in your community.
• Access professional development opportunities and career growth.
If you’re ready to make a difference while advancing your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

Full time positions include the following benefits:

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance 
• 403(b) employee participation and employer match                   
• 9 Agency-paid holidays
• Retention bonus offered biannually
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Legacy Treatment Services:

Legacy Treatment Services is a behavioral and mental health social services agency.  Legacy providers services to over 20,000 adults, youth, and adolescents throughout 17 counties in New Jersey.  Legacy’s mission is to change the behavioral health and social service outcomes for people of all ages from surviving to thriving.


Education, Training, and Experience:

• Master's degree (MSW, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field) from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of relevant experience required.
• Must hold a valid license (LSW, LAC, LPC, or LCSW).
Skills and Requirements:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. If duties involve driving, the ability to operate an agency vehicle is required.
Work Environment and Hazards:
• May be involved in safe crisis management..
Work Contacts:
• Frequent interaction with internal staff, management, and community partners.
Special Physical Demands:
• Ability to travel between programs as needed.
• Cognitive, verbal, and manual skills required.
• Visual and hearing acuity needed (corrective devices acceptable).
• Must manage deadlines and schedules effectively, while being flexible with special requests and projects.
• Ability to professionally handle stressful situations.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.