Licensed Therapist

About us:

Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As a behavioral health leader with a national, payer-validated track record of improving clinical outcomes, Forge Health is helping shape the future of mental health and substance use treatment.

If you are passionate about meaningful clinical work and want the support, flexibility, and growth opportunities to build a sustainable practice, then Forge is the right fit for you!

Who we're looking for:

Forge Health is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented Clinician to join our Northern NJ clinic. This role includes a mix of in-person and telehealth care, with opportunities to provide individual therapy, outpatient group therapy, and intensive outpatient programming for individuals managing mental health and substance use conditions. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with medically ill clients. Please note, this position requires 1-2 days per week in our Paramus, NJ office and 3-4 days per week on-site at our partner's primary care office in Verona, NJ.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who wants:

• A flexible W-2 schedule with full-time or part-time options
• The ability to grow earnings through session volume, incentives, and overtime eligibility
• A collaborative care environment with strong operational support
• Purpose-driven work serving Veterans, First Responders, and other high-need populations

What you'll be doing:

• Facilitate or co-facilitate intensive outpatient (IOP) groups and support admissions as programming launches
• Maintain an outpatient caseload providing individual outpatient group, and IOP group therapy sessions
• Conduct clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments of patients to determine their mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide in-person clinical coverage within the Paramus clinic
• Collaborate with internal Forge providers, including medication management and program staff, to coordinate care
• Support continuity of care during planned staff leave periods
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with NJ regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Why join our team?

• Flexible schedules as a W2 employee (FT or PT)
• Competitive compensation with meaningful earning potential
• Paid hourly rate for administrative work and missed appointments
• In-person and telehealth service mix
• Centralized billing, credentialing support, and malpractice/liability insurance at no cost
• Rewarding clinical work with Veterans and First Responders
• Clinical supervision, when available, for clinicians pursuing independent licensure
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• PTO accrual plus paid time for volunteering, CEUs, and mental health days
• Supportive, mission-driven, and collaborative team culture
• Clinical supervision (when available) for those seeking independent licensure

Compensation for this role is $35-46/clinical hour based on a per-session hourly rate, with the ability to earn quarterly incentive opportunities. Administrative time is paid at a separate hourly rate. Exact compensation may vary based on licensure, experience, and location.

Please note, we require a minimum of 10 clinical hours per week.

What you'll need:

• Current, unrestricted license in New Jersey as a LCSW or LPC
• Masters Degree in a clinical field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline)
• Experience providing psychotherapy and counseling services to adult populations
• Strong experience in group facilitation and IOP settings
• Familiarity with New Jersey behavioral health regulations and clinical documentation standards

Why Forge?

The opportunity:

Our team refuses to compromise on integrity, and we look for talented, driven hard workers who hold the same passion for the pursuit of high quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that we do. Our collective passion is driven and embodied by our core values:

• Fulfilling: Our work creates lives that are complete and self-actualized, enabling stronger families and communities - and a therapeutic community rewarded by success
• Optimistic: Our passionate positivity and empathy overcome setbacks and get you to your goals, scientifically and humanely
• Reciprocal: Without mutual trust and commitment, there can be no progress
• Grateful: We profoundly recognize and appreciate the trust of our patients and the commitment of our clinicians
• Evidence-Based: We are committed to measurable outcomes, which provide confidence to our patients and creates a standard of care for ourselves and others

The package:

At Forge, our people are our greatest asset. We're collaborative, empathetic, and passionate. We learn from our mistakes, we carve out time to breathe, and we are celebrated for our wins. In short, we know that we can't do what we do without you! So, we designed a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that reflects our appreciation of our people:

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Comprehensive paid time off package
• Annual time off to volunteer
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allocations
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision package
• An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
• Internal supervision opportunities
• Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
• Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment

Please note: most benefits listed apply to the majority of positions, though eligibility may vary by role, full-time/part-time status, and length of service. Specific benefit details and any role-based exceptions will be provided during the offer stage.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We give equal consideration to all applicants when filling positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, genetic information, marital status, and/or any other status not related to an applicant's ability to perform the job duties. All employment practices will be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We will also fully comply with regulations and requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA amendments Act (ADAAA). We will not discriminate against applicants or other individuals with real or perceived disabilities. When needed, we will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.