Licensed Mental Health Therapist Needed
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday
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Job Description
Seeking LCSW/LSW and/or LPC/LACs for community-based outpatient clinic located in Clifton. Friendly, supportive environment. Shifts available Monday-Saturday with option for both in-office and at-home work. Delivery of both in-person and telehealth services.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive intake assessments.
- Provide therapy.
- Collaborate with dynamic inter-disciplinary team.
- Partner with clients in meaningful treatment planning.
Collect and communicate clinical information necessary to secure authorization for services with funding entities.
Perform all written documentation including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, status reports, etc. as required and within expected timeframes.
Secure releases and collaborate with external providers and significant others to coordinate regarding issued connected to content of individualized treatment plan.
Be amenable to supervision, including seeking consultation, as appropriate, and being invested in ongoing effort to improve service provision, and personal skill set.
Contribute to a positive and supportive team climate.
Supervision for LCSW and LPC licensure provided.
Location: CLIFTON, New Jersey
Department: Clinical MH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
$ 55,000 +
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as an LCSW/LSW and/or LPC/LACs to provide community-based outpatient services. Applicants should be amenable to supervision and committed to ongoing professional improvement and contributing positively to the team climate.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist Needed at Adult Family Health Services 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, 50% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% 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)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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