Licensed Mental Health Therapist (IIC) - Spanish-Speaking Male Needed in Hudson County
$124,800–$156,000 year
On-site · Kearny, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (IIC) providing in-home and center-based therapy for youth in Northern New Jersey. Responsibilities include individual in-home therapy, group therapy, telehealth, and outpatient center sessions; conducting bio-psycho-social assessments; delivering coping, social skills, anger management, and reduction of risk behaviors (SIB/physical aggression); enhancing decision-making for youth and caregivers; collaborating with the Child Family Treatment Team; completing required documentation (intake, treatment plans, DAP notes); attending monthly meetings; and training for bio-psycho-social assessments as needed. Requirements include a master’s degree in a relevant field, clinical trauma counseling training, crisis intervention training or willingness to obtain it, post-internship clinical experience with youth, experience with treatment planning and progress notes, proficiency with CBT/REBT/Gestalt/DBT/Trauma approaches, DSM-V knowledge, NJ driver’s license, ability to pass background checks and drug screen, and work authorization without visa sponsorship. This role is part-time with compensation of $60-$75 per hour, located in Kearny, NJ, with in-home/center-based service delivery and after-school hours; remote work not indicated. Benefits listed include PTO, sick time, ongoing training, and health coverage options.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Family Therapy, or related field (e.g., LSW, LAC, LFT)
- Clinical Mental Health Trauma Counseling Training
- Crisis Intervention Training (training or willingness to complete)
- Post-internship field experience with youth with mental health disorders
- Experience with treatment planning, treatment goals, progress notes, and initial assessments
- Experience with CBT, REBT, Gestalt, DBT, and Trauma Response
- Knowledge of 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 visa sponsorship (no H-1B sponsorship)
- Within 25–30 minutes of service areas
Additional Requirements
- Spanish-speaking male preferred
- Must be available 6-10 hours per week during after-school hours (12 noon–8 pm); weekend flexibility a plus
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