First Children Services·Plainfield, New Jersey
The clinician provides intensive clinical services, including individual and group therapy, to students with multiple disabilities in a school setting. They also develop individualized service plans, facilitate parent support groups, and ensure timely documentation of all clinical activities.
The School-Based Mental Health Clinician delivers clinical services to students with multiple disabilities who need significant support at our First Children School, collaborating with youth and families to achieve treatment goals. Responsibilities include developing and implementing service plans, offering individual and group therapy, providing clinical consultation, and ensuring timely documentation. The clinician must possess knowledge of community-based resources and adhere to relevant policies and procedures. First Children School is a New Jersey Department of Education–approved private special education school serving students from PreK through high school (ages 3-21) with multiple disabilities, including medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled students, as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired.
Team Structure This role will be part of the clinical team, reporting to the school principal. Basic Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, or related field.
School Social Worker or School Counselor certification from the NJDOE
Clinical License required (LPC or LCSW)
Minimum 1 year of experience with youth and adolescents (ages 3-21).
Preferred: 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities and in a school setting.
Must be able to physically assist with evacuating children during emergencies.
First Children Services is a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional services to children and families. We use a variety of effective techniques and emphasize family involvement to achieve meaningful outcomes. Our team approaches every challenge with compassion, dedication, and determination. Equal Employment Opportunity First Children Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation may email recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com [recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com] with the job title, requisition ID, and a description of the requested accommodation.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling, along with a valid NJDOE School Social Worker or School Counselor certification. A clinical license (LPC or LCSW) and at least one year of experience working with youth and adolescents are required.
Market context
New Jersey school-based mental health clinician roles typically require both NJDOE School Social Worker or School Counselor certification and clinical credentials, making qualified candidates competitive; experience with youth and adolescents further strengthens an application. Review the listed $70,000–$90,000 salary range and benefits, while using this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time before applying.