Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Licensed Clinician (LCSW/LPC)
Location: Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: $65,000.00 to $70,000.00
Join Sage Alliance, a network of accredited private schools serving students in grades 4-12 with academic and therapeutic programs tailored to those facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and emotional challenges. For over 25 years, Sage Alliance has partnered with families and communities to create supportive, results-driven environments where students build confidence and thrive."
At the heart of our work are our core values - integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support - which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.
Why Join Us?
- Salary- $65,000.00 to $70,000.00 based on education and experience.
- Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
Your Role as a Therapist
- Help students and families gain insight into their difficulties and facilitate change by conducting individual, group and family psychotherapy
- Provide crisis assessment and psychotherapy intervention as needed to address emergent situations during the school day
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments as part of the intake/referral process, discharge summaries, transition planning and goal progress
- Maintain student's clinical file by recording entries of treatment sessions, completing treatment plans and progress reports, and providing information on goal progress in relevant documentation such as IEP's, I&RS plans, and 504 plans
- Prepare discharge summaries and mid-year and end-of-year clinical summaries
- Prepare clinical presentations for staff meetings regarding issues pertinent to presenting needs
- Support educational staff through clinical intervention and sharing of knowledge
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Active New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certificate.
- Demonstrated understanding of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development and implementation.
- Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and needs of students and families.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in counseling and education.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At Sage Alliance, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!