Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certificate or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Clifton, NJ, 07011
Join Thrive Alliance Group in transforming schools through integrated mental wellness programs that support students, families, and staff. With a leadership team of experienced Administrators, Licensed Social Workers, Clinical Supervisors, and Educators, Thrive helps schools improve outcomes by providing on-site counseling, staff training, coaching, and mental health workshops. Our K-12 programs empower schools to foster resilience, retain students, and promote academic success—all within the supportive environment they belong.
What we offer:
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000.00 to support your move
- Comprehensive Support: Focus on your role with administrative and clinical support—no dealing with insurance, scheduling, or large caseloads
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar
- Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide therapeutic support by conducting counseling services through individual, group, and family sessions based on needs assessments.
- Support designated classroom students, classroom staff and teachers to implement strategies for student progress with the goal of student progress and improvement.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of School Social Workers, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, and School Administrators.
- Provide social skills instruction through planning and delivering engaging social skills programs.
- Provide behavioral guidance by sharing expertise on behavior change principles with classroom staff.
- Assists in the collection of quality indicator data.
- Provide Crisis Screening and Intervention when needed.
- Help students and their families gain insights to facilitate positive transformations.
- Offer staff consultation to district staff through regular meetings.
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Post-graduate supervision experience with completion of 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience over at least two years.
- Possess an active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certificate or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certificate.
- Demonstrated understanding of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development and implementation.
- Understanding and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and needs of students and families.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in counseling and education.
Preferred/Nice to have:
- Previous experience working in a school setting, ideally as an LPC or LCSW.
- Proven ability to effectively manage crises and implement de-escalation techniques.
- Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting students, especially those with special needs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
