Licensed Mental Health Therapist (IIC) - Needed in Monmouth County
$124,800–$156,000 year
Hybrid · Freehold, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Licensed Mental Health Therapist delivering in-home and telehealth therapy to youth (3-20) in Central New Jersey. Responsibilities include individual in-home therapy and telehealth sessions, bio-psycho-social assessments (training available), delivering coping, social skills, anger management, and reduction of risk behaviors, improving youth and caretaker decision-making for in-home behavioral challenges, collaborating with the Child Family Treatment Team, timely documentation (intake, treatment plans, DAP notes), attending monthly meetings and completing clinical documentation, and maintaining a caseload of 2–3 clients per part-time role. Requires a master’s degree in a related field, licensure/ credentials (LSW/LAC/LFT or equivalent), trauma counseling training, crisis intervention training, post-internship youth experience, experience with multiple counseling modalities (CBT/REBT/Gestalt/DBT/Trauma), DSM-V proficiency, NJ driver’s license, background checks, and ability to work 12 noon–8 pm with some weekend flexibility; remote-work via telehealth is used alongside in-home visits.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Family Therapy, or related fields (e.g., LSW, LAC, LFT)
- Clinical Mental Health Trauma Counseling Training
- Crisis Intervention Training or willingness to complete
- Post-internship field experience with youth with mental health disorders
- Experience with creating treatment planning, treatment goals, progress notes, and initial assessments
- Experience with counseling approaches: CBT, REBT, Gestalt, DBT, and Trauma Response
- Ability to use the DSM-V for Assessments and Diagnosis
- Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
- Must pass state and federal background checks
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (no H-1B sponsorship)
- State reciprocity considered but within service areas
Additional Requirements
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship (no H-1B)
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