Intensive Community Clinician
Woods Services·Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Woods Services·Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
The clinician provides effective, trauma-informed clinical interventions and assessments for individuals transitioning from psychiatric hospitals to community living. They work within a multidisciplinary team to support people experiencing mental health crises or co-occurring disorders.
Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of Bridgeway’s Residential Intensive Support Team (RIST) program. Residential Intensive Support Team (RIST) RIST is an intensive residential support program designed to address the needs of individuals who may require intensive but varying degrees of residential support in the transition from hospital to community living. Bridgeway’s RIST programs are comprehensive and flexible mobile teams skilled in state-of-the-art interventions that provides person centered recovery and wellness services to people re-entering the community from a psychiatric hospital.
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, basic life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, EAP Eligible for medical benefits after 30 days of employment Flexible work schedules, clinical training series, leadership development 10 paid holidays (an 11th after 2 years of employment), generous vacation and sick time Salary: Starting at $75000 / annually - depending upon education / experience / licensure Sign-on bonus: up to 5k Job Summary As a Licensed Wellness Clinician, you will join an evidence-based program and a dynamic team for the opportunity to learn and refine your clinical and engagement skills and accomplish your dream of helping people to make progress on their unique recovery journeys. The work is sometimes challenging and always rewarding by engaging with persons we serve and co-workers as we all learn, grow, and thrive.
In collaboration with the CIS Director and the Senior Wellness Clinician, the Wellness Clinician-Licensed, LCSW, LPC or LMFT ensures that clinical interventions are effective, trauma informed, stage-based and tied directly to the goal and discharge plans of the individual receiving services. As part of a multidisciplinary, core services team, assessment and direct clinical services to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis or a worsening of a pre-existing mental health disorder or a co-occurring disorder who are enrolled in the CIS Program.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field 3 years paid progressive work experience with people who have mental health issues, preferably in an Outpatient or Community Mental Health Setting Valid driver’s license required with no more than one moving violation in the past 12 months NJ LCSW, LPC or LMFT About Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services facilitates, promotes, and fosters recovery from mental illness and co-occurring problems. We inspire and support individuals to become productive citizens who are fully engaged in their communities by creating opportunities for wellness, independent living, learning, working and social inclusion.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess a valid NJ license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT). At least 3 years of progressive experience in mental health, preferably in outpatient or community settings, and a valid driver's license are required.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.
