Mental Health Therapist LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LSW/LAC Hybrid in Manalapan NJ
Listed compensation
$65k-$85k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
About the Role
Our mission is to provide high-quality therapy that puts the client first, all while fostering a space where our mental health leaders can thrive. Here, you’ll find the ideal setting to make a lasting difference in the lives of a diverse clientele, backed by a team that invests in your long-term career growth.
This hybrid Full-Time opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients while enjoying the flexibility of both in-person and remote work. If you're a licensed mental health professional ready to thrive in a supportive, client-centered environment, we want to hear from you!
We intentionally reject the high-volume, burnout-heavy model, choosing instead to prioritize the health and happiness of our clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Psychotherapy: Deliver high-quality individual and/or family therapy, tailoring techniques to address a wide array of mental health challenges for diverse populations.
Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Care: Perform assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, and collaborate with clients to develop personalized, goal-oriented treatment plans.
Maintain Clinical Excellence: Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, assessments) in accordance with state and agency guidelines.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care and treatment goals
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate
Participate in Mentorship: Actively engage in weekly clinical supervision (applies to provisionally licensed therapists) and contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team environment.
Requirements
- Valid and active NJ License: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW or LAC (required)
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience providing individual psychotherapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Strong clinical documentation and case management skills
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid (remote/in-person) environment
- Compassionate, client-centered approach with excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Must be available to work min 35 hours a week including evenings, open to hybrid option
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, with opportunities for evening and/or weekend hours to meet client needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience at mental health outpatient clinic
- Bilingual (Please specify language(s) when you apply)
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong rapport and a safe therapeutic alliance with clients.
Reliable with unwavering dedication to ethical practices and strict adherence to client confidentiality regulations.
About Us
Positive Reset Manalapan is a trusted mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, families, and couples achieve emotional wellness and lasting positive change. Our clients choose us for our compassionate, personalized approach to mental health care delivered by a team of highly skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace where therapists can grow professionally and find true fulfillment in their work.
Flexible work from home options available.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in counseling | ranked against 13,678 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Marriage & Family Therapy listings in New Jersey | 11 active | 358 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 56% remote · 26% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New Jersey Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LSW/LAC Hybrid in Manalapan NJ at Positive Reset Manalapan a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,678 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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