Clinical Therapist I - Full Time
Listed compensation
$67,747.68
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Clinical Therapist I – Full Time, Substance Use Disorder Focus in Edison, NJ, US. Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $67,747.68
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Collaborative Practice Agreement Required
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Clinical Therapist I – Full Time, Substance Use Disorder Focus.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Therapist I provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develops individualized treatment plans for patients within a multidisciplinary team. They deliver psychotherapeutic counseling, manage discharge planning, and ensure all interventions align with licensure regulations and department policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess an appropriate Associate or Licensed credential in New Jersey. The role requires 0-3 years of experience and the ability to perform assessments and crisis interventions under clinical supervision.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Hackensack Meridian Health ranks #8 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 24% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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- Includes weekends