Outpatient Therapist (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$40.00–$50.00 /hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Bright Harbor Healthcare's Outpatient Department therapists provide outpatient mental health services in Bayville, Manahawkin, Point Pleasant, and Toms River offering affordable, comprehensive, and easily accessible behavioral health care. These are available for individuals of all ages.
Our highly trained and experienced staff provides services in a comfortable, friendly setting. We remain respectful of each person’s individuality, cultural background and religious affiliation. Our clinicians work with you to develop treatment goals.
Their continued support and guidance help you to achieve those goals and improve your outlook. Our goal is to create a partnership, where each individual receives the support they need to overcome life’s obstacles and achieve lasting success.
- Position Title: Outpatient Therapist
- Position Type: Per Diem; As Needed
- Benefits Eligible: No
- Location: Little Egg Harbor
- Department: Outpatient
- Salary: $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy to assigned caseload
- Master's Degree in a Human Services field
- LAC/LSW Required, LCSW/LPC/LCADC Preferred
- Opportunities for Continuing Education Credits
- Opportunities for Tuition Discounts at Participating Institutions
- Employee Discounts through LifeMart
- Local Gym Membership Discounts
Requirements
Requires a Master's Degree in a Human Services field and LAC/LSW licensure. LCSW, LPC, or LCADC certifications are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist (Per Diem) at Bright Harbor Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% are remote, 23% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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