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Acenda Health
Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Substance Use, Co-Occurring, Mental Health Therapist - FFS

CounselorPart-Time

Pay as listed: $1.50hourly · part-time · Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

Listed compensation

$1.50hourly

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Therapist FFS/PT Job Title: Therapist - Substance Use, Co-occurring, Mental Health – 6 positions available!

(1) Position available in Cape May Court House, NJ (2) Positions available in Sewell, NJ (2) Positions available in Morristown, NJ (1) Positions available in Elmer, NJ About Acenda Integrated Health Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey.

Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events.

Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview The Therapist provides individual and group counseling with a focus on recovery and mental wellness. This role collaborates with Acenda team members to implement evidence-based mental health services and supports students in conflict resolution and mediation.

The Therapist also serves as a key partner in shaping and enhancing the delivery of recovery-focused programs and services to promote positive outcomes for clients.

Program Info Our Counseling and Wellness Centers offer weekly mental health counseling to children, teens, families, and adults as well as parenting and psychiatric services. Individual therapy is offered as well as family therapy, group therapy, and medication management.

Acenda is now accepting new clients for counseling services both in-person and via telehealth—a remote phone or online therapy & counseling solution. Medicaid, Aetna, AmeriHealth, and other insurances accepted.

Key

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group recovery focused counseling Collaborate with Acenda team members to implement evidence based mental health services Support students in conflict resolution and/or conflict mediation as needed Serve as a key partner to providing important input into our delivery of recovery services.

Requirements

A New Jersey CADC or LCADC in good standing. A New Jersey LPC, LAC, LCSW, LSW in good standing. Prior experience providing clinical care within a recovery-oriented program preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft office, Excel, and the use of Electronic Medical Records.

Ability to take initiative, be creative, dependable, reliable and work well independently. Ability to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently. Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record. Additional Information Base Pay: $45.00/hourly Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.

What we provide: An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency Mission-driven core 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law Department/Program Counseling and Wellness Center - Cape May Court House (CWCCH) A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a lasting impact within your community. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, as well as the individuals and communities we care for. We're a passionate workforce striving to move lives forward and have fun along the way.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides individual and group counseling with a focus on recovery and mental wellness. They collaborate with team members to implement evidence-based services and support clients in conflict resolution.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid New Jersey license such as CADC, LCADC, LPC, LAC, LCSW, or LSW. Prior experience in clinical care within a recovery-oriented program is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual counselingEvidence-based practiceRecovery-oriented care

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 28% have no call, 54% 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 ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use, Co-Occurring, Mental Health Therapist - FFS at Acenda Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 38 employers

15
<$80k
14
$80k-95k
12
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
98% this job
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Mindfully Behavioral Health · Longmont, Colorado

#2

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$34.82-$61.26/hr
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cape May Court House

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$485k≈ 10.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,429/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Acenda Health

Non-profit Organizations
Glassboro, New Jersey
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 100% employer match on first 5%
Professional Development
Mission-driven culture