Anticipated Opening: Long Term Substitute District Mental Health Clinician JobID: 1343
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
4/1/2026
Location:
District
Date Available:
ASAP
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Job Title: Anticipated Opening: District Mental Health Clinician Long Term Substitute (April 2026 - April 2027)
Description: Burlington Township School District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinician/Wellness Counselor to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to promote the social, emotional, and personal development of all students, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters student success. (Flexible schedule may be possible.)
Responsibilities:
- Student Support: Provide comprehensive support to students in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use, school stress, personal conflicts, character development, and other barriers to success.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the building administrative team, counseling team, and other certificated staff members to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services.
- District Coordination: Collaborate with District-level administrators to align and coordinate mental health support services across the District.
- Emotional Support: Offer emotional support to students, fostering a safe and successful learning environment, primarily focusing on middle and high school levels.
- Capacity Building: Focus on building students' capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well-being through targeted interventions and support strategies.
- Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention and management as needed, ensuring students receive immediate and appropriate support.
- Program Development: Assist in the development and implementation of mental health programs and initiatives that promote overall student wellness.
- Parent and Community Engagement: Engage with parents and community members to support student mental health and well-being, providing resources and guidance as needed.
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in mental health counseling and wellness education.
Seeking a successful candidate who demonstrates the ability to:
- Must meet New Jersey residency requirements.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Highly organized and motivated. Self-starter. Ability to work independently.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and demonstrate flexibility.
- Required criminal history background check, proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Qualifications:
- MUST HAVE New Jersey certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Nurse Practitioner with a concentration in mental health. These are required in order to be considered for this position.
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience working with adolescents in a school setting is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting middle and high school students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive school environment.
Application Deadline: 4/17/2026
Salary: $250 - $275 a day
Please complete application at: https://www.applitrack.com/burltwpsch/onlineapp/
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