Jennifer Melancon

Jennifer Melancon MS, LPC, ACS, Director of A Step Ahead Partial Hospitalization Programs at Inspira Behavioral Health Bridgeton and Inspira Behavioral Health Elmer.
Jennifer Melancon, MS, LPC, ACS is a seasoned clinician and behavioral health leader with over 15 years of experience in mental health treatment, program development, and clinical supervision. As Director of Partial Hospitalization Programs at Center for Family Guidance at Inspira Behavioral Health Bridgeton and Inspira Behavioral Health Elmer, she oversees operations, develops and trains clinical teams, and ensures access to acute behavioral healthcare in southern New Jersey.
Jennifer began her career providing trauma-focused therapy to children and families impacted by Hurricane Katrina. She later transitioned into leadership roles, designing curricula and training protocols to support clinicians in high-acuity settings. A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), she is trained in multiple evidence-based modalities, including TF-CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
With a strong interest in interpersonal neurobiology and the autonomic nervous system, Jennifer integrates this knowledge into clinical care and staff training. She remains committed to ongoing learning and advancing best practices to improve patient outcomes and clinician support.