Celebrating 30 Years of Idealist! Discover where we’ve been, and where we’re going.
Nonprofit
New
Published 1 day ago

Mental Health Counselor

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Woodland Park, NJ
Apply


  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    October 1, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Managerial
    Salary:
    USD $90,000 / year
    ONE YEAR CONTRACTED POSITION WITH POSSIBILITY OF RENEWAL BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDING.
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Mental Health

    Description

    At Wafa House, a Mental Health Counselor provides professional counseling

    services to individuals to support client’s mental well-being. They help clients manage

    and overcome mental and emotional issues, develop treatment plans, and work towards

    personal and therapeutic goals. This role requires a deep understanding of therapeutic

    techniques, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate and culturally

    sensitive approach to client care.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    ❖ Conduct initial intake assessment to assess clients’ needs and determine

    treatment plan

    ❖ Provide crisis intervention and psychotherapy to clients

    ❖ Monitor the progress through informational and detailed clinical progress notes

    ❖ Develop safety plans with danger assessment for victims of domestic violence

    ❖ Complete psycho-social assessments for clients

    ❖ Strategize for client’s well-being

    ❖ Implement psychoeducation within the respective area of presenting problem

    ❖ Assessing and diagnosing clients experiencing symptoms of psychological

    distress

    ❖ Working with clients to set goals and develop treatment plans for their presenting

    issue

    ❖ Perform other duties as assigned

    ❖ Show commitment to the organization’s values and principles

    ❖ Show commitment to the vision and the mission of Wafa House.

    Qualifications

    ❖ LSW, LCSW, LAC, or LPC required

    ❖ Prior experience/training in a similar position

    ❖ Ability to perform accurate assessment of the client’s presenting problem

    ❖ Knowledge of standard documentation requirements for clinical casework

    ❖ Ability to intervene in domestic violence crisis situations, using sound

    professional judgment, ethical practice and common sense

    ❖ Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic

    populations

    ❖ Proficiency in oral and written communication skills

    ❖ Fluency in Arabic, Spanish or Urdu is a must

    ❖ Demonstrated ability in delivering patient treatment across all platforms

      Telehealth/virtual

      Benefits

      Medical

      Dental

      Vision

      401k Plan

      Level of Language Proficiency

      Arabic

      English

      Spanish

      Location

      On-site
      Woodland Park, NJ, USA

      Apply to This Job

      Instructions:

      Applicant must be a licensed certified Health Counselor

      All fields are required
      Resume must be uploaded in PDF format
      Choose a file or drag it here
      No file chosen (maximum size: 10 MB)
      I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
      Illustration

      Take the Next Step in Your Career

      Match with social-impact hiring managers, explore the latest job opportunities, and get notified when new opportunities meet your search criteria.