Licensed Therapist - LSW/LAC
Listed compensation
$55k-$65k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Join Stress Care of New Jersey and work with our dynamic, caring and talented professionals while helping others!
Stress Care of New Jersey, LLC is a Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Center licensed by the State of NJ and accredited by The Joint Commission.
At Stress Care, we provide a full range of Outpatient Services, including Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Traditional Therapy, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Partial Care.
We work with adults and adolescents and our integrated treatment team consists of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Social Workers, Counselors, Peer Professionals, and other allied team members
We are currently seeking a Full Time Licensed Social Worker (LSW) / Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) to join a diverse practice and work with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
ANNUAL SALARY: Starting between $55,000 and $65,000
Qualifications and Skills
- NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
- Preferred experience should include group work and work with adolescents and adults
Responsibilities and Duties
- Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create, and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy.
- Provide group therapy and individual therapy.
- Provide high-quality, compassionate, and ethical group therapy to clients as scheduled.
- Provide services and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the professional Code of Ethics.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation including treatment plans, initial assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Complete clinical documentation within same day of service
About Our Benefits
Stress Care of New Jersey offers a comprehensive variety of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options
- Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
- 401K Retirement Plan (Employer Match!)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Covered Malpractice Insurance
- Discount offers for cell phone service, entertainment, travel, shopping, childcare and much more!
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will evaluate mental health diagnoses, create treatment plans, and provide both individual and group therapy. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with company policy.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid New Jersey Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) credential. Experience working with adolescents and adults in a group setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 43% 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 ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k 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 | $55k–$65k | Social Work median $68k (middle half $55k–$73k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$55k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New Jersey | 20 active | 394 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% remote · 43% 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 repayment334 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,352 in the last 30 days | 1,554 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About Stress Care of New Jersey
Benefits & Perks
Living in Matawan
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $655k≈ 11.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,711/mo≈ 59% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.