Licensed Associate Counselor - Fee for Service

Thriveworks•Paramus, NJ

2d•$57,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Thriveworks is hiring a Licensed Associate Counselor to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to clients in Paramus, New Jersey. The role involves a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions. The counselor must be approved by the New Jersey board as a LAC, be pursuing independent licensure, and live within 45 minutes of the office. The position begins with an in-office probationary period, followed by a hybrid schedule that is 50% in-office and 50% remote. The counselor will provide care as a behavioral health generalist, with openness to working with a variety of clients, including couples and children. Candidates must be available for at least 25 sessions and 30 hours per week. Graduate or postgraduate counseling-setting experience treating depression and anxiety is required; experience conducting intakes and diagnosing under a licensed supervisor according to the current DSM-5 is preferred. Thriveworks provides administrative support for credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing, as well as paid orientation and training. The company states that clinicians can build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing. Flexible scheduling is available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Compensation is up to $57,700, based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities.

Requirements

Approved by the board as a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC).
Seeking independent licensure and residing in New Jersey.
Reside within 45 minutes of the office location.
Graduate of an approved 60-credit-hour program.
Graduate or postgraduate work experience in a counseling setting treating depression and anxiety.
Available for a minimum of 25 sessions and 30 hours weekly.
Open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children.
Invested in helping clients achieve measurable progress.
Confident using modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools.
Contribute positively as a teammate in a clinical community.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Graduate or postgraduate experience independently conducting intakes and diagnosing under a licensed supervisor according to the current DSM-5.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based counseling and mental health care to clients.
Treat a variety of clients, including couples and children.
Conduct at least 25 client sessions with 30 hours of availability per week.
Help clients achieve measurable progress.
Work in the office during the probationary period, then follow a hybrid schedule that is 50% in office and 50% remote.
Use telehealth and electronic health record (EHR) tools.