YCS employs a wide range of professionals and paraprofessionals across diverse care settings, united by a shared commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and coordinated care. Every team member plays a vital role in supporting the children, youth, and families we serve.
We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and help us fulfill our mission and help other thrive. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, there’s a place for you here.
Browse our current openings and apply today.
Our work is grounded in equity, healing, and partnership. YCS is proud to serve historically excluded communities and to be a leader in addressing social injustices through equitable access to quality care.
We care deeply about the people who make this work possible. That’s why we’re actively working to become a destination workplace—where every employee is supported, respected, and empowered to grow.
From our leadership to our frontline staff, we are building a culture of care, inclusion, and accountability. Our goal? To support your wellbeing, your voice, and your professional journey—because when our team thrives, so do the communities we serve.
At YCS, you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team that includes:
- Psychiatric Physicians and Advanced Practice Nurses
- Licensed Clinicians (LCSWs, LPCs, Psychologists, BCBAs)
- Nurses and Direct Care team members
- Special Education Teachers and Educational Support Staff
- Allied Therapists (Music, Yoga, Art & Other Creative Therapies)
- Administrative, Operations, and Leadership Professionals
Every team is supported by experienced supervisors and specialists, ensuring you have the guidance, training, and tools you need to succeed.
Why Work at YCS?
You’ll be supported.
Our team receives robust onboarding, professional development, and opportunities for mentorship. Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance and a 403(b) match. Our Staff Retention & Training team pairs new hires with mentors for six months of hands-on guidance.
You’ll be heard.
We’ve introduced new channels for employee feedback and support, including a dedicated Ombudsperson, an expanded Cultural Competence & Diversity Committee, and candid, regular communication from leadership. YCS also conducts an annual employee engagement survey.
You’ll grow.
With reflective supervision, leadership development initiatives, and agency-wide process improvement efforts, you’ll find opportunities to strengthen your skills and advance your career.
You’ll be part of something bigger.
Through our development and communications efforts, employee wellness programs, and spiritual mindfulness initiatives, we create a work environment where you can bring your full self to work—every day.
Make an Impact
We are always hiring compassionate, mission-driven individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across New Jersey.
Browse our current openings and apply today.
YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
YCS, NJ’s largest children’s behavioral health agency providing individualized care for children and their families in 54 cities and towns throughout NJ seeks motivated individuals to help us with our mission. Newly created positions as well as promotions and program expansion result in many job opportunities with our fast growing organization.
It is agency policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
YCS was recently ranked MOST “FRIENDLY” STAFF by the people who refer clients to us!
