School Based Therapist(LCSW, LPC)
Listed compensation
$70k-$78k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- School-Based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LPC)
- Location: South Brunswick, NJ 08902
- Salary: $73,000–$78,000 per year
- Job Type: Full-Time, W-2
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life Insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Employee referral program
Who Is InSite Health?
InSite Health is a leading behavioral health organization partnering with several hundred schools to deliver best-in-class mental health programs for students. We are equally committed to supporting the employees who make this work possible by fostering a culture of care, collaboration, and shared purpose.
We leverage proprietary technology and a collaborative care model to help districts identify, support, and manage student needs more effectively by integrating clinical services, data-driven insights, and streamlined workflows. This approach helps reduce symptoms in students, improve outcomes, decrease risk, and allow schools to operate more efficiently across their behavioral health programs.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with school staff and administrators to support students’ emotional and academic success.
- Lead individual, family, and group counseling sessions tailored to student needs.
- Provide crisis intervention and make referrals to higher levels of care when needed.
- Facilitate family support programs, including workshops for parents/guardians.
- Maintain comprehensive and timely clinical documentation in our EMR system.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field (LCSW, LPC required).
- At least 1 year of experience providing mental health services to children and families (internship experience considered).
- Strong skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and crisis management.
Perks & Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
- 401k plan with employer match.
- Retention bonus to celebrate your commitment to our mission.
- Professional growth opportunities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Join Us at the Ground Level
This role offers the chance to shape the future of mental health care in schools while contributing to our rapidly growing organization. At InSite Health, you’ll make a lasting impact on students’ lives while advancing your career in a supportive, innovative setting.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now to join our team and help us build a healthier, more resilient future for students and communities!
Experience
Child & family counseling: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification
- New Jersey LCSW or LPC License (Required)
- New Jersey Educator Certification (Preferred)
- Ability to Commute: North Brunswick NJ
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will collaborate with school staff to provide individual, family, and group counseling sessions to students. They are also responsible for performing crisis interventions and maintaining accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and possess a valid New Jersey LCSW or LPC license. At least one year of experience providing mental health services to children and families is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 34% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k–$78k | Social Work median $59k (middle half $49k–$73k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New Jersey | 178 active | 6,557 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 34% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New Jersey Social Worker listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment198 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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