Pays $45,165.12 — $17k below the Counselor market median of ~$63k (7 jobs)
Clinical Therapist I (Part-Time)
About the Role
Part-time behavioral health therapist providing psychotherapy and case management. Master's degree required. Brick, NJ.
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Clinical Therapist I (Part-Time) – Behavioral Health in Brick, New Jersey, United States. Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $45,165.12
- Health, dental, vision
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Collaborative Practice Agreement Required
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Clinical Therapist I (Part-Time) – Behavioral Health.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Therapist I provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and delivers behavioral health interventions to patients and families. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective discharge planning and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess the appropriate state licensure. The role requires 0-3 years of experience and the ability to perform clinical assessments under the supervision of a licensed professional.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Hackensack Meridian Health ranks #10 of 23 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 18% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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