Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LAC, LSW) – Part-Time, FFS, Weekend Availability
Listed compensation
$50–$65 per session (90837)
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Job Description
Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LAC, LSW) – Part-Time, Fee-for-Service, Weekend Availability Required
- $50–$65 per session (90837) | Administrative Support | Flexible Scheduling
- Primary Location: Manalapan, NJ
- Additional Opportunities: Shrewsbury and/or Virtual
A Flexible Role for Clinicians with Evening & Weekend Availability
We are specifically seeking clinicians who are available to work evenings and/or weekends - our highest-demand hours for client care.
Whether you are fully licensed or working toward licensure, this role offers the structure and support needed to grow a sustainable caseload - without the burden of managing scheduling, billing, or intake.
At Exceptional Wellness Counseling (EWC), we’ve built systems that allow clinicians to focus on clinical work while our administrative team supports the operational side.
About Exceptional Wellness Counseling (EWC)
Exceptional Wellness Counseling is a clinician-owned, multi-location group practice in New Jersey. We are structured to support therapists through strong leadership, efficient systems, and a collaborative team environment.
Our focus is simple: create a professional, well-run environment where clinicians can do their best work.
Why Clinicians Choose EWC
- Competitive compensation: $50–$65 per session (W2)
- Compensation based on licensure level, experience, and availability (evenings/weekends prioritized)
- Strong referral flow — especially for evening/weekend slots
- Full administrative support: No scheduling, intake calls, or billing
- Work-life balance: Built to reduce burnout—not create it
- Professional, team-based environment
- Ongoing training & clinical support
- CEU / Certification reimbursement available
- Wellness stipend: Up to $240 annually (for part-time clinicians)
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
What You’ll Do
- Provide individual therapy to clients.
- Facilitate group therapy (if experienced and interested).
- Complete diagnostic assessments and treatment planning.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with external providers and community resources when needed.
- Support clients through treatment progression and discharge planning.
Schedule & Expectations
- Part-time, fee-for-service role.
- Minimum expectation: 12 clients per week.
- Required availability: at least 2 evenings (after 4pm) and/or 1 weekend day
- Evening/weekend hours will be prioritized in caseload building
- Primarily based in Manalapan with potential flexibility.
What We’re Looking For
- Licensed or provisionally licensed in NJ (LPC, LCSW, LAC, or LSW).
- Experience with children (age 5+) preferred.
- Experience with couples therapy preferred.
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented.
- Motivated to grow clinically and professionally.
- Able to consistently support evening and/or weekend client demand.
Compensation & Benefits
- $50–$65 per session (90837).
- Based on licensure level, experience, and availability.
- Sick time in compliance with NJ Earned Sick Leave Law.
- CEU support and wellness stipend.
Apply with Confidence
If you’re looking for a flexible, well-supported clinical role and are available to meet client demand during evenings and weekends - we’d love to connect.
All applications are confidential.
Location: Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Department: Clinical
Employment Type: Part-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
$50-$65
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group therapy while completing diagnostic assessments and treatment planning. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with external providers to support client treatment progression.
Requirements
Must hold a valid NJ license or provisional license such as LPC, LCSW, LAC, or LSW. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical skills and be available to work evenings and weekends.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LAC, LSW) – Part-Time, FFS, Weekend Availability at Exceptional Wellness Counseling a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) — ranked against 154 active Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.
Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k 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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