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Senior Care Therapy
Lakewood, New Jersey

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56k-$90k

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Job Description

Licensed Professional Counselor

Are you passionate about working with an underserved and rewarding population? Looking for a clinical role without the administrative burden, and one that offers real work-life balance? If so, read on and apply today!

Senior Care Therapy is seeking Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) to join our mission of providing in-person psychotherapy services to the geriatric population. We currently serve over 300 Skilled Nursing Facilities including sub-acute, long-term care, and assisted livings throughout NJ, NY, PA, and MD.

As a clinician owned and operated company, SCT takes pride in providing supportive counseling through patient-centered psychology services that has a meaningful impact on residents' mood, functioning, and overall quality of life.

By working collaboratively with facility staff, SCT aims to improve outcomes for both residents and the care teams that support them. We are committed to providing the highest level of psychological services and to being at the forefront of ever-changing regulations, needs, and trends.

At SCT, we handle all the administrative responsibilities -- including billing, insurance, credentialing, and pre certifications --- so you can do what you do best: providing exceptional clinical care!

What We Provide

  • Customizable Full-Time opportunities available, tailored to align with your personal and professional goals.
  • 32-hour and 40-hour equivalent work week opportunities
  • Salary ranges from $56,000-$90,000
  • Now Offering a Sign-On Bonus Up To $6,000 for Full Time Employees
  • Rewarding experiences working with the senior population
  • Flexible Daytime Hours with Autonomy
  • No Admin Tasks! No cancellations! No no-shows!
  • PacEHR EMR! Efficient, user friendly, clinician designed EMR.
  • SCT University
  • CEU Reimbursement Program
  • Psychologist led training on day one with ongoing support.
  • Clinical Team Support: peer-to-peer learning.
  • Cutting-edge Resources & Mentorship: We champion your growth with abundant resources, mentorship, and career advice to set you up for unparalleled success
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Ancillary Benefits (Full-Time)
  • 401(k) plan with up to 3% company match offered Day 1!
  • Malpractice Insurance Provided
  • PTO & Holiday (Full-Time)

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions for patients in a subacute or skilled nursing facility.
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and cognitive decline.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the needs of each patient.
  • Collaborate with facility staff, interdisciplinary teams, and family members to support patient care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards using our clinician-designed electronic medical/health system (EHR).
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Requirements

  • Active and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in State applying for.
  • Effective oral and written communication in English
  • Basic proficiency with technology, including electronic health records (EHR).
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to provide in-person services at assigned facilities, up to 45 minutes.
  • Ability to walk, stand, and move between patient rooms and offices within the facility throughout the day.
  • Full Vaccination and Booster Status may be required in some facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous clinical experience in a subacute, long-term care, or geriatric healthcare setting.
  • History of treating Anxiety, Depression and Adjustment Disorders.
  • Psych or Addictions experience is a plus.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.

SCT welcomes individuals with a variety of licensure types to join our exceptional team. We encourage you to reach out directly to learn more about current openings! Currently Hiring for Clinical Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, and LMFT located in NJ, NY, PA, or MD.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual PsychotherapyClinical AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningGeriatric Mental HealthDepression TreatmentAnxiety TreatmentAdjustment Disorder TreatmentCognitive Decline CareInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Counselor Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

What does the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$56k–$90kLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $66k (middle half $50k–$74k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$67k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in New Jersey10 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All licensed professional counselor (lpc) listings in New Jersey259 active12,857 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 28% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$6k sign-onNew Jersey counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 7% offer loan repayment259 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings327 in the last 30 days219 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Senior Care Therapy#19 of 26 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New Jersey figures use all licensed professional counselor (lpc)s: too few New Jersey Mental Health Counseling postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor at Senior Care Therapy a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

Top Counselor Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 28 employers
12
<$75k
14
$75k-95k
5
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
CME allowance
37% this job
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$123k-$141k
#2

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#3

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#4

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$115k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 6.2
Better work-life than 40% of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Senior Care Therapy

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $6,000
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) with up to 3% match
Malpractice Insurance Provided
PTO & Holiday (Full-Time)
CEU Reimbursement Program

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$659k≈ 11.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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