Pays $35-$46/hr — $14k below the Counselor market median of ~$109k (109 jobs)
Licensed Therapist
About the Role
Hybrid outpatient therapist role. Flexible W-2 schedule, full or part-time. Serve Veterans and First Responders. West Deptford, NJ.
Join Forge Health as a Licensed Therapist – Flexible Schedule in West Deptford Township, New Jersey, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35 - $46/hour.
- Flexible W-2 schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- PTO accrual
- Paid time for volunteering, CEUs, and mental health days
- Malpractice/liability insurance at no cost
- Clinical supervision for independent licensure
- Opportunities for professional growth
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with Forge Health in West Deptford Township, New Jersey, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate intensive outpatient groups and provide individual therapy sessions to patients managing mental health and substance use conditions. Conduct clinical intakes, develop individualized treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with state regulations.
Requirements
Requires a current, unrestricted New Jersey license such as LCSW, LPC, LSW, LAC, or LMFT. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a clinical field and possess experience providing psychotherapy to adult populations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at Forge Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 12% have no call, 48% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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