Since 2007, the Available School Youth Services Support Team (ASYSST) at Mercer Council has partnered with Ewing High School to provide prevention, counseling, and supportive services to help students set positive directions for their personal, academic, and post-secondary goals. The ASYSST team works collaboratively to help students graduate, prepare for college or employment, make healthy choices, and build lifelong social-emotional skills.

Position Title:

ASYSST Mental Health Counselor / Therapist About Mercer Council Join the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Professional Team! Mercer Council is a passionate, mission-driven organization committed to supporting the Mercer County community through evidence-based prevention, early intervention, and harm reduction. Our multidisciplinary team includes teachers, social workers, case managers, public health educators, certified prevention specialists, National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists, and licensed mental health professionals. Together, we uphold core values of integrity, teamwork, empathy, accountability, relevance, and unwavering commitment to those we serve—and to one another.

Salary Range:

$50,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience Position Perks This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Additional perks include:

• Excellent opportunity for entry-level professionals seeking supervised experience.
• Free clinical supervision for LACs and/or clinical consultation with a terminally licensed therapist upon request.
• CEU stipend for maintaining licensure.
• Access to training and scholarship opportunities available through the managing agency, Mercer Council, is nonprofit status. Core Responsibilities
• Provide individual counseling to students and support services to their families.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions based on assessed or expressed needs.
• Collaborate with Ewing High School administration, faculty, and staff to strengthen ASYSST programming and service delivery.
• Work closely with ASYSST team members to ensure integrated, student-centered support.
• Provide referrals and follow-up services, including connecting students to aftercare resources within Mercer County.
• Adhere to all legal and ethical standards related to documentation, confidentiality, telehealth (if applicable), and mandated reporting.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation.
• Enter required data into the SBYSP program database.
• Help publicize and promote ASYSST services to students and families, and support consistent engagement in available programs. Essential Qualifications
• Current, valid, unrestricted NJ professional licensure required: LAC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LISW, LCMHC, LCPC, LMHC, or Clinical Psychologist.
• Minimal Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline.
• Proof of personal professional liability insurance.
• Experience developing and delivering psychoeducational content using evidence-based practices.
• Proficiency with social media, blogging, Microsoft Office, YouTube, and Google Workspace.
• Willingness to pursue Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credential within the first 2-3 years of employment.
• Experience working with adolescent population is preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Please specify your clinical licensure. (LAC, LPS, LCSW, LMFT, LISW, LCMHC, PCPC, LMHC, or Clinical Psychologist) If provisionally licensed or licensed outside of the State of NJ (but eligible to transfer), please indicate.

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

clinical license (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Ewing, NJ 08618 (Required)

Work Location:

In person