Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$30-$40/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
Grace Community Care & Homes is developing its Mental Health department and seeks a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. The role will contribute to person-centered services, reliable operations and accurate documentation.
Core Responsibilities
Provide assessments and individual, group or family therapy within credentials; develop treatment plans, document progress and coordinate referrals and safety planning.
Work collaboratively with department leadership, intake, credentialing, billing and quality teams. Maintain confidentiality, respect participant choice, communicate service gaps promptly, and follow role-specific policies and professional scope. Participate in orientation, competency review and quality improvement.
Program Readiness
This is a planned role. Start date and duties are contingent on applicable program approvals, funding, credentialing and staffing readiness. Services may begin only within the approved scope.
Location and Schedule
New Jersey, with administrative coordination through Grace and on-site or community assignments as applicable. Part-time; assignment and weekly schedule discussed during hiring. Clinical services begin only at approved locations and within authorized scope.
Active NJ independent clinical license appropriate to the service, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT or psychologist; supervision where required. Applicants should provide relevant credentials, experience, availability and a resume. Final regulatory eligibility will be verified before appointment or service delivery. Grace welcomes qualified applicants and provides reasonable accommodations.
Pay: $30-$40 per hour, based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Employment type: Part-time. Weekly hours and start date discussed during hiring; contingent on required approvals and staffing readiness.
Benefits
Paid time off under company policy, including applicable earned sick leave. No other benefits or bonuses currently offered.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide assessments and therapeutic services including individual, group, or family sessions while developing treatment plans. They will also coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate documentation, safety planning, and quality improvement.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an active New Jersey independent clinical license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or psychologist. Candidates are expected to demonstrate professional competence and the ability to work collaboratively within a clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 25% have no call, 88% 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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