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Exceptional Wellness Counseling
Manalapan, New Jersey · Hybrid

LCSW / LPC – Full-Time, Salaried Therapist

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$86k

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

LCSW / LPC – Full-Time, Salaried Therapist

$76,000–$86,000 | No Billing. No Scheduling. No Burnout Culture.

Locations: Manalapan, NJ and possibility for Virtual Day

You didn’t become a therapist to run a business. If you’re fully licensed and tired of juggling admin, documentation pressure, inconsistent income, or systems that don’t actually support clinicians — this role is built for you. Exceptional Wellness Counseling (EWC) is seeking experienced, fully licensed therapists who want to do high-quality clinical work in a calm, professionally run environment. This is a role built for sustainability, not hustle culture.

About Exceptional Wellness Counseling (EWC)

Exceptional Wellness Counseling is a clinician-owned, multi-location group practice in New Jersey. We’ve intentionally built systems that allow therapists to focus on clinical work while leadership and administrative teams manage operations, scheduling, billing, and growth. Our culture values professionalism, respect, and sustainability. We believe therapists do their best work in environments that are well-run, supportive, and clear.

  • Why Fully Licensed Therapists Choose EWC
  • Salaried compensation: $76,000–$86,000 annually.
  • Predictable income and steady caseloads.
  • No billing, no scheduling, no intake calls.
  • Clinical autonomy without micromanagement.
  • Established supervision and leadership structure.
  • Professional, respectful and inclusive culture.

New clinicians are paired with a peer buddy during onboarding to help them get oriented, navigate day-to-day workflows, and feel connected within the team.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $76,000–$86,000
  • Paid Time Off starting at 24 days a year.
  • Health & dental insurance.
  • 401 (k) with 3% employer match.
  • Wellness stipend.
  • Professional development support.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide individual therapy to clients and include collaterals when appropriate.
  • Provide group therapy if the therapist has group therapy experience and is interested in running a group.
  • Create a treatment plan for clients, with ongoing modifications based on client progress in therapy.
  • Prepare clients for the completion of their treatment.
  • Act as a client advocate and liaison with community resources and other providers when needed.

Schedule & Location

  • Full-time, salaried role.
  • Predictable schedules that are developed collaboratively with flexibility built in.
  • Some evening availability is required. Weekends highly sought.
  • Based out of Manalapan office with the possibility for 1 day remote.

Apply with Confidence

If you’re looking for a clinically focused role with real support, clear expectations, and long-term sustainability, we’d love to connect. All applications are confidential.

Location: Manalapan, New Jersey

Department: Clinical

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$76,000 - $86,000

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide individual therapy to clients, including collaterals when appropriate, and may lead group therapy if experienced and interested. Responsibilities also include creating and modifying treatment plans and preparing clients for treatment completion.

Requirements

Candidates must be fully licensed as an LCSW or LPC and experienced in providing high-quality clinical work. The role seeks clinicians who are tired of administrative burdens like billing and scheduling and desire a sustainable, clinically focused position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningClient Advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCSW / LPC – Full-Time, Salaried Therapist at Exceptional Wellness Counseling a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% 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 ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k 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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About Exceptional Wellness Counseling

Mental Health Care
Missouri City, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off starting at 24 days a year
Health & dental insurance
401(k) with 3% employer match
Wellness stipend
Professional development support