LCSW Outpatient Therapist

Help Individuals Build Healthier, Stronger Futures

Join an award-winning behavioral health organization and enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community.

Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) / Outpatient Therapist to join our Outpatient Department in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health Therapist, Clinical Therapist, or Psychotherapist who is passionate about providing high-quality mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and recovery-focused care to individuals and families throughout the community. As part of our outpatient behavioral health team, you'll provide psychotherapy, assessments, treatment planning, and clinical support while helping clients achieve meaningful recovery outcomes and improved overall well-being.

Why Join Cumberland County Guidance Center?

For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey. Our multidisciplinary team of therapists, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, nurses, and behavioral health professionals is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers individuals and families to achieve recovery and lasting wellness.

We are proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, reflecting our commitment to strengthening our community through quality behavioral healthcare.

Comprehensive Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development Opportunities, Clinical Training and support with Continuing Education

What You'll Do

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Outpatient Therapist, you'll provide clinical services that support recovery, resilience, and long-term success for individuals and families receiving outpatient behavioral healthcare.

Some of You Key Responsibilities Include

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and behavioral health assessments
• Provide individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy
• Develop individualized treatment plans and recovery goals
• Deliver evidence-based mental health counseling and psychotherapy services
• Provide co-occurring disorder treatment for individuals experiencing both mental health and substance use challenges
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Provide both in-person and telehealth counseling services

Required Qualifications

• Education & Licensure
• Master's Degree in Social Work or another mental health-related discipline

Current New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) License

Experience & Skills

Experience Providing

• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Experience treating mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and counseling skills
• Ability to provide both telehealth and in-person services
• Valid New Jersey driver's license with acceptable driving history

Preferred Qualifications

When considering yourself and your prior experiences for this opportunity, we are seeking out candidates who have experience working in mental health and mental healthcare within their community, have previously worked in outpatient behavioral health and outpatient mental health settings, as well as individuals who have knowledge regarding evidence-based treatment approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care. Ideally, candidates will also have prior experience providing recovery-oriented services, and we are seeking out individuals who are bilingual in English and Spanish to provide additional assistance to clientele who are proficient in either or both languages.

Build a Career with Purpose

If you're a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychotherapist looking for a supportive clinical environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join Cumberland County Guidance Center's outpatient behavioral health team in Bridgeton, NJ.