Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW LPC LMFT)
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Job Description
We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Therapists in the Mountainside, NJ area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.*Sign-On Bonus provided*
- ## This location opens in March of 2026
- We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Therapists in the Mountainside, NJ area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.*Sign-On Bonus provided*
- ## This location opens in March of 2026
- Is this you?:
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
What We Offer Therapists:
- The ability to work closely with adults and the child/adolescent populations.
- Telemedicine and in-person flexibility at the present time.
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
- Sign-on Bonus
- Earnings in the range of $75,000 - $100,000 + annually. Compensation model based on productivity
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are::
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
- Holding active New Jersey licenses.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional mental health therapy and clinical support to clients. Develop and implement effective treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Requirements
Must hold a valid professional license such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Requires clinical experience and the ability to work in a hybrid setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW LPC LMFT) at LifeStance Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,339 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
LifeStance Health ranks #5 of 21 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 1,019 active listings.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,339 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $68k (middle half $55k–$73k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New Jersey | 172 active | 6,338 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 50% remote · 26% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $75k sign-on | New Jersey social worker listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment188 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,445 in the last 30 days | 1,434 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | −1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| LifeStance Health | silver tier, 84/100 · #5 of 21 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,019 active listings |
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- Remote