Licensed Associate Counselor – LAC

Ellie Mental Health

. Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create treatment plans .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeWoodbridge • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $40 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mental health diagnosis and treatment planning, providing individual and group therapy while collaborating with medical professionals. Proficient in managing a diverse client base, particularly adolescents and teens, with strong communication and crisis intervention skills.

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Master’s Degree In PsychologyClinical License (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC, LAMFT, LSW)Diagnostic And Crisis Intervention SkillsElectronic Health Records FamiliarityExperience With Valant

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Hard Skills

Mental Health DiagnosisTreatment PlanningIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCrisis InterventionBehavioral Health InterventionsDocumentation ManagementCaseload Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAutonomous Work Ability

Tools & Technologies

Office TechnologyElectronic Health RecordsValant

Certifications & Qualifications

Clinical License (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC, LAMFT, LSW)Provisional Licensure In New Jersey

Industry Keywords

Grief CounselingSocial WorkBehavioral HealthAdolescent CareClinical Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create treatment plans
Provide individual and group therapy sessions
Collaborate with medical professionals for comprehensive care
Offer grief counseling and support to patients and families
Engage in social work and behavioral health interventions
Participate in clinical staff meetings and training
Maintain documentation per company policies
Manage a balanced caseload
Provide care to adolescents and teens with clinical support and mentorship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field
Clinical license (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC, LAMFT, LSW) or provisional licensure in New Jersey
Strong diagnostic and crisis intervention skills
Familiarity with office technology and Electronic Health Records
Experience with Valant is a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse client base
Openness to seeing adolescents and teens
Ability to work both in-person and remotely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Paid time off
Training & development
Generous compensation
Sick leave
Paid holidays
Supervision stipend for qualified candidates
Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) benefits
Training and flexible scheduling for work-life balance
Paid CEU time
Structured pay for administrative tasks
Ability to set your own schedule
Supportive environment focused on therapist well-being
Clear growth paths for advancing careers
Comfortable, furnished offices and clinic environment
Unique pay model with industry leading compensation