"Mental Health Clinician"

Mental Health Clinician

Company:
Ocean County College

Job Location:
Toms River, New Jersey

Category:
Counseling and Psychological Services

Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $63,430.00 - $84,573.00 Annually

Location: Main Campus - Toms River, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202301106

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Counseling Center

Opening Date: 02/12/2026

Closing Date: 3/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

The Position

This position provides mental health counseling services to OCC and Kean-Ocean students. Ocean County College is seeking a bilingual licensed mental health counselor who can provide clinical counseling services in English and Spanish. Bilingual language skills in Spanish are required to effectively serve our student population.
 
 Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator
 
 Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months

What You Will Do

1. Conducts clinical counseling sessions in individual and group settings to OCC and Kean-Ocean students, as well as others participating in specific campus programs.
2. Manages interventions for emotional and psychological distress situations, and conducts follow-up counseling and/or case management services.
3. Completes accurate documentation for services provided and maintains confidential student files.
4. Provides consultative services to faculty and staff regarding student behavior and situations.
5. Provides support/intervention to the CARE Team
6. Works collaboratively with other college departments and external community agencies to ensure comprehensive services, programs and seminars for the college community.
7. Collaborates with staff on grant funded projects and services.
8. Related projects and duties as assigned.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

1.  Bilingual in English and Spanish.
2. Master's Degree in Counseling, or appropriate academic disciples (psychology, social work, or human services) which prepares specifically for clinical mental health counseling positions.
3.  Two or more years' experience in mental health counseling, providing direct counseling services to individuals and groups.
4.  Demonstrated skills to respond to students or clients in high emotional distress or psychological crisis; knowledge of appropriate processes.
5. Possession of LAC, LSW or other related mental health licensure as a professional counselor or social worker in New Jersey; with the understanding that an LPC or LCSW is to be secured within 3 years from the date of hire.
6. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and database or other technology related to this position; ability to create detailed documents and reports.

Even Better If You Have

1. Counseling in a college or community college environment.
2. Possession of New Jersey LPC or LCSW license.
3. Experience working with addiction and recovery issues.

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