Mental Health Therapist - LCSW or LPC - Part Time
Listed compensation
$40-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Physician Practice Enhancement is seeking an experienced Part Time Mental Health Therapist for Partnership Health in Hamilton, NJ. We are an outpatient office open only to the employees of the Hamilton Township and First Responders
Our patient-focused medical office is seeking clinical therapists with crisis management and trauma experience. This Partnership Health Center located in Hamilton, NJ is offering a full time position with 8-hour work days Monday through Friday;
This position requires an active LCSW or LPC license provided by the Office of NJ Consumer Affairs to perform therapy in the state of New Jersey.
Schedule 3 - 8 hour shifts during the week
Responsibilities Included But Are Not Limited To
Communicate effectively with patient, staff and physician/coordinate care according to the patient's needs.
Facilitate individual and/or group counseling services.
Provide and score assessment screening tools as indicated.
Evaluate and diagnose patients according to the DSM V and ASAM criteria.
Develop appropriate treatment goals with clients and work collaboratively to accomplish treatment goals.
Document the assessment of patient progress and interventions provided in the medical record (EMR) on an ongoing basis.
Recognize, respond to, and assist in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the intervention(s) necessary, including referral to other resources.
Counselor Requirements and Qualifications
Clinical experience as a self-directed/motivated mental health professional.
Possesses strong written and spoken communication skills, including excellent interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues, and community resources.
A team player and collaborate with others under the direction of the Medical Director(s).
Excellent time management skills; organized and able to prioritize.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), as well as other software programs such as Electronic Medical Records is a plus.
Confidentiality
Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times with regard to protected health information, understanding and adhering to HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures.
Education
A Master’s degree is required.
Experience
At least 3 years of clinical experience post-licensure, and familiarity with First Responder’s or trauma centered population is strongly desired.
3 - 8 hr shifts during the week
24 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will facilitate individual and group counseling sessions while coordinating care and developing treatment goals for patients. They are also responsible for diagnosing patients using DSM V and ASAM criteria and documenting progress in the electronic medical record.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active LCSW or LPC license in New Jersey and possess a Master's degree. At least 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience with a focus on trauma or first responders is strongly desired.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 8% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$94k | Social Work median $68k (middle half $44k–$100k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New Jersey | 18 active | 380 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 8% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment330 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +6.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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