Pays $35-$46/hr$14k below the Counselor market median of ~$109k (109 jobs)

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Forge Health
West Deptford Township, New Jersey · Hybrid

Licensed Therapist

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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

PsychotherapyCounselingGroup facilitationIntensive outpatient programmingClinical documentationClinical intakesTreatment planningSubstance use treatmentMental health assessmentCare coordinationCrisis interventionEvidence-based practice

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 109 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Forge Health

Mental Health Care
White Plains, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible W-2 schedule
Full-time or part-time options
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