Perinatal Therapist

Bright Harbor Healthcare•Toms River, NJ

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Perinatal Therapist provides compassionate, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, pregnancy loss, parenting stressors, and early family transitions. The therapist delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support emotional wellness during the perinatal period while collaborating with community providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
LSW/LAC required, LCSW/LPC preferred or Licensed Psychologist.
1 year post-masters experience, or 2 years experience in a mental health/substance abuse setting.
Experience with CBT, DBT, attachment-based therapy, or trauma-focused interventions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders strongly preferred.
Experience working with pregnant/postpartum individuals, children, and families preferred.
Training in perinatal mental health or PMH-C certification preferred but not required.
Experience facilitating support groups or parenting groups preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to pregnant and postpartum clients.
Support clients experiencing PMADs, postpartum depression/anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy loss, and parenting adjustment challenges.
Maintain 65% face-to-face productivity through direct clinical services and crisis intervention.
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations.
Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans.
Provide case management, care coordination, and follow-up for assigned caseload.
Collaborate with external providers and interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure continuity of care.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with organizational standards.
Provide psychoeducation, risk screenings, and referrals for psychiatric or substance use services as needed.
Participate in supervision, trainings, meetings, community outreach, and other assigned duties.