Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) Join a Growing, Purpose-Driven Mental Health Practice New Hope Center for Mental Health is growing, and we're looking for a compassionate and motivated Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients while growing professionally within a supportive team. This is a great opportunity for a clinician who values genuine client connections, quality care, and helping people navigate challenges and create meaningful change. The position starts part-time with the opportunity to grow into a full-time caseload as our practice continues to expand. Clinicians will have the opportunity to provide care through both in-person and telehealth visits , offering flexibility while maintaining a strong connection with clients. What You'll Be Doing You'll work primarily with individual clients experiencing concerns such as: Anxiety and stress Trauma and PTSD Grief and loss Life transitions Relationship and emotional challenges Other common mental health concerns We're looking for someone who is passionate about helping clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create lasting positive change. Why Join New Hope Center? At New Hope Center, we're building more than a practice—we're building a supportive team and a community of care . As we grow, you'll have the opportunity to grow with us and develop a strong, rewarding caseload.

What we offer:

Part-time position with potential to grow into full-time In-person and telehealth sessions Hourly/session-based compensation Supportive and collaborative environment Opportunity to build a consistent caseload Flexible approach to client care Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients Responsibilities Provide individual therapy through in-person and telehealth sessions Work with adults and, when appropriate, children and adolescents Develop individualized treatment plans Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation Provide thoughtful, ethical, and high-quality clinical care Collaborate with the clinical team when appropriate Qualifications Active LAC license in New Jersey Strong clinical and interpersonal skills Compassionate, professional, and client-centered approach Experience treating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, or related concerns preferred Experience working with children and adolescents is a plus Ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team Schedule Part-time to start, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time caseload as client demand increases.

Pay:

$55.00 - $60.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 15.0 per week

Work Location:

In person