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Job description
Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide counseling and mental health support to young adults in a college/university setting.
Location: New Jersey
Employment Type: Temporary with the potential to go temp-hire
Pay Rate: $50.00–$53.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Position Overview
The Counselor will provide confidential, short-term mental health counseling and crisis intervention services to college students. This position will work closely with campus partners to support student well-being, academic success, and overall mental health.
Candidates must be actively licensed as an LCSW or LPC in the State of New Jersey and have experience working with young adults.
Key Responsibilities
Individual & Group Counseling
Provide confidential, short-term counseling to college students, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapy.
Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions addressing stress, anxiety, adjustment to college, relationships, cultural identity, and other student concerns.
Provide culturally responsive and sensitive mental health services to a diverse student population.
Develop appropriate treatment plans and provide ongoing support based on student needs.
Crisis Intervention
Respond to mental health crises and emergency situations involving students.
Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis stabilization for students experiencing acute distress.
Connect students with appropriate campus and community resources when additional services are needed.
Campus Collaboration
Collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and other campus professionals to support student success and mental health.
Participate in multidisciplinary student support teams.
Provide professional input regarding student referrals and cases involving academic, behavioral, social, or mental health concerns.
Cultural Competence & Advocacy
Provide culturally competent services to students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Support students navigating identity-related challenges and life transitions.
Promote culturally responsive mental health practices within the college environment.
Provide psychoeducation and participate in mental health outreach activities.
Documentation & Confidentiality
Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, treatment plans, and interventions.
Follow applicable ethical, legal, privacy, FERPA , and HIPAA requirements.
Maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
Required Qualifications
Active LCSW or LPC license in the State of New Jersey — REQUIRED.
Experience working with young adults — REQUIRED.
Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Experience providing individual and/or group counseling.
Knowledge of mental health assessment, counseling techniques, and crisis intervention.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Strong understanding of cultural competency and culturally responsive mental health practices.
Experience providing psychoeducation and/or mental health outreach.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical counseling experience, preferably with college-aged or young adult populations.
Experience working in a college or university counseling center or student support environment.
Experience supporting students with intersecting identities, including first-generation college students, LGBTQ+ students, and immigrant/refugee populations.
Training or experience in trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based practices, or specialized therapeutic modalities.
Familiarity with academic and student support services.
Adecco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay Details: $50.00 to $53.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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