Wellspring Center for Prevention Is Hiring a Clinician I

Wellspring Center for Prevention is seeking resumes for a Part time Clinician I.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume via email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax to 732-254-4224.
Deadline for submission is Thursday, November 15 at 5pm.
Thank you!

Position Title: Clinician I- Part time

Schedule: 10 months, 20 hours per week

Reports To: Program Director/Clinical Supervisor

General Summary:

The Clinician I delivers primary counseling services , facilitates psycho-educational group sessions; provides information and referral services, and carries out special projects as assigned.

This clinician position will be primarily providing services to a middle school population; These services include individual mental health, healthy youth development and group counseling as well as providing supportive services and psychoeducational programming within the school setting. This person will be employed 10 months per year, September through June.

Essential Job Functions:

• Delivers primary short term individual, group, and family counseling services
• Prepares and presents age appropriate psychoeducational / educational programs to school and community groups.
• Provides information, referral, and consultation to schools, parents, and the community.
• Links youth to community resources and services
• Assists with the development and evaluation of program services.
• Maintains charts and statistics on all case activity, events, and presentations. Submit monthly activity reports to Administrative Assistant.
• Participates in regular clinical supervision, group supervision, and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Foundation of clinical skills regarding mental health and ATOD issues.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including one-on-one, public speaking, and informative presentations.
• Ability to facilitate psycho-educational groups, manage classroom behavior, and engage large audiences of various ages.
• Excellent written communication skills, including charting clinical activity and the ability to contribute to newsletters, curriculum development, and grant applications.
• Responsible, dependable, self-disciplined, takes initiative and always strives to exceed expectations.
• Good interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and ability to work with diverse populations, including young children, adolescents, parents, professionals, and older adults.
• Knowledge of schools and other community agencies and systems.
• Ability to work well independently, as part of a team, and in diverse professional and community environments.
• Well organized and adaptable, with attention to detail and creativity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, as well as ability to conduct on-line research.

Education and Experiences:

Must hold a Master’s Degree, in the fields of social work or counseling. Clinical mental health treatment experience required, as well as experience working with adolescents, their families, and various populations in the community. Must pursue ongoing mental health and addictions training and education. Bilingual preferred.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax to 732-254-4224. Deadline for submission is November 15th.

Wellspring Center for Prevention is a not for profit public health agency whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities through the elimination or reduction of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug-related problems. Services focus on prevention, education, advocacy, and support for personal recovery, and are based on rigorous evaluation and documented positive outcomes. Wellspring is a EOE.