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Pays $69,000 — $11k below the Counselor market median of ~$80k (91 jobs)

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Acenda Integrated Health
New Jersey

Adolescent Therapist - Substance Use, Co-Occurring, and Mental Health

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Full-time adolescent therapist for substance use program in NJ. $69,000 base, $5K sign-on. Master's degree and license required.

Join Acenda Integrated Health as a Adolescent Therapist – Substance Use, $5K Sign-On in New Jersey.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $69,000
  • Signing bonus: $69,000.
  • Health, Vision and Dental coverage
  • 401(k) with 100% employer match on first 5%
  • Generous time-off
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Year-end bonuses

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Acenda Integrated Health in New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide ongoing counseling services, including individual, group, and family therapy, to adolescents dealing with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues within an open access system model. Key duties involve conducting assessments, developing treatment and discharge plans, documenting services in the EHR, and utilizing evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and hold a professional license (LCSW/LSWL/LPC/LAC/LMFT/LAMFT) in the state of practice without active sanctions. Additional requirements include maintaining a valid driver's license with an acceptable record and demonstrating strong independent thinking, judgment, and time management skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CounselingSubstance Use TreatmentCo-Occurring Disorders TreatmentFamily TherapyIntake AppointmentsEvidence-Based ProtocolsTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningElectronic Health Record DocumentationCrisis InterventionDSM-5 DiagnosisCulturally Competent Service DeliveryEthical Standards AdherenceCollaborationAssessment

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Acenda Integrated Health

Non-profit Organizations
Glassboro, New Jersey
201-500 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Health, Vision and Dental coverage
401(k) with 100% employer match on first 5%
Generous time-off
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Year-end bonuses
$5,000 sign-on bonus

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