Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Therapist (IIC) - Needed in Ocean County

Neuropath Healthcare Solutions • Lakewood, NJ

8h • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is hiring full-time Licensed Mental Health Therapists in Central New Jersey to provide weekly in-home, center-based, and telehealth therapeutic services for youth with mental health disorders. The role serves children and adolescents with exceptional needs and includes mentoring newly hired therapists and interns to support the clinical growth of the team. Candidates must be available during after-school hours (12 PM–8 PM); weekend flexibility is a plus. Full-time candidates must not maintain an active private practice because of potential conflicts of interest.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Active New Jersey license: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC, LSW, or LFT; out-of-state licenses may be considered if reciprocity applies.
• At least 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience working with youth with mental health disorders.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or training junior therapists and interns.
• Clinical Mental Health Trauma Counseling Training.
• Crisis Intervention Training, or willingness to complete training such as CSOC Training.
• Post-internship field experience working with youth with mental health disorders.
• Experience creating treatment plans and goals, progress notes, and initial assessments.
• Experience with CBT, DBT, Trauma Response, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused counseling approaches.
• Knowledge of using the DSM-5-TR for assessments and diagnosis.
• Experience providing positive behavior supports.
• Prior experience working with children ages 3–20.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• Must pass state and federal background checks.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screen after a conditional job offer.
• Must submit a resume and copies of a master’s degree and New Jersey certification or license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Candidates must be within 25–30 minutes of service areas.
• Availability during after-school hours (12 PM–8 PM).
• Full-time candidates must not maintain an active private practice due to potential conflicts of interest.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Weekend flexibility.
• Ability to perform bio-psycho-social assessments; listed as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual in-home therapy and telehealth therapy sessions.
• Implement coping and social skills and anger-management strategies, and help reduce risk behaviors such as self-injury or physical aggression.
• Help youth and caretakers improve decision-making skills to manage behavioral challenges at home.
• Collaborate with the Child Family Treatment Team and other professionals supporting the youth and family.
• Mentor newly hired therapists and interns by providing guidance, feedback, and support in clinical practices.
• Submit required documentation within designated time frames, including intake documents, treatment plans, and DAP notes.
• Attend monthly meetings and submit mandatory clinical documentation.
• Complete bio-psycho-social assessments, or be willing to train to do so.

Benefits

• Dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive pay.
• Full-time PTO accrual of 13–20 days annually, based on years of service.
• Full-time sick time off of up to 40 hours per year.
• Ongoing job training.
• ICHRA Health Coverage Reimbursement Plan.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level