Mental Health Clinician - FT

Company: YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION RARITAN BAY AREA
Location: Perth Amboy
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES - JOIN OUR TEAM! The Raritan Bay Area YMCA’s Mental Health Department is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinician to join our growing team. Under the supervision of the Mental Health Clinical Director, the Mental Health Clinician will work directly with individuals of all ages, providing therapy intervention, advocacy, discharge/transition services, in-office and/or virtually, in a community-centered, mission-driven environment. As a long-standing and trusted pillar in the community of Perth Amboy and its surrounding area, the Raritan Bay Area YMCA continues to grow its impact through its three core Areas of Focus: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. Our Mental Health Services Department plays a vital role in that mission by providing accessible, high-quality, and equitable mental and behavioral health support for individuals of all ages across our city and beyond. Essential Duties Include: Client intake, assessment, and individualized treatment planning Weekly counseling sessions (individual, group, and/or family) Advocacy, discharge planning, and transition support Services delivered in-office and/or virtually, depending on client needs Accurate and timely documentation of all clinical services Establish and maintain partnerships with client and family wraparound/interdisciplinary team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, care manager etc.) and respond to client, family and stakeholder’ requests/communications in a timely manner. Position Details: Full-Time/Nonexempt (hourly) ; based on a 37.5 hour work week with a daily 1/2-hour unpaid lunch. General hours are Monday – Friday 9:30AM-5:30PM; or, Monday – Friday 10:30AM-6:30PM.; evening and/or weekend hours as needed to meet organizational and departmental needs. Benefits Include: Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance YMCA Retirement Fund (when eligible) Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Professional Training and Development Free clinical supervision Free Staff Membership * Discounted program fees Subsidized child care * Contingencies apply The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Requirements: Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field. Active NJ State Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or Marriage & Family License. (LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, PhD) Prior experience in youth development/engagement and/or serving underserved, multicultural and lingual populations. Knowledge of evidence-based modalities for therapy and treatment. Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Reliable and punctual with ability to complete independent tasks while being part of the collaborate team and effort. Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Obtain and successfully pass state and federal criminal background check via fingerprinting. Utilization of Electronic Health Record System Language Skills – Bilingual with excellent written and verbal abilities in multiple languages a plus. Experience with ID/DD/ASD population a plus.

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