Licensed Mental Health Therapist (IIC) - Needed in Somerset County

Part-Time Licensed Therapists Needed

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare has immediate openings for part-time licensed therapists in Central New Jersey to provide in-home weekly therapeutic services for youth with mental health disorders. This role offers an excellent opportunity for passionate professionals to make a meaningful impact while working with a diverse population of children and adolescents with exceptional needs.

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides comprehensive therapeutic support services designed to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and our team of highly trained professionals is dedicated to providing individualized care for every client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing individual in-home therapy and telehealth therapy sessions.
• Performing bio-psycho-social assessments is a plus.
• Provide coping and social skills, anger management and reduce risk behaviors such as SIB or physical aggression.
• Work to improve youth and caretaker decision-making skills to manage in-home behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate effectively and consistently with the child family treatment team and/or professionals from other disciplines who also work to support the youth and family.
• Submit all required documentation and paperwork within designated time frames (intake, treatment plan, DAP notes, etc.)
• Attend monthly meetings and submit mandatory clinical documentation.
• Must be able to complete or willing to train for bio-psycho-social assessments.

Requirements:

• Must have a master's degree in counseling, social work, family therapy, or related fields such as LSW, LAC, LFT.
• Has clinical mental health trauma counseling training.
• Has some training or willing to complete crisis intervention training.
• Has post-internship field experience working with youth with mental health disorders with clinical experience.
• Has experience with creating treatment planning, treatment goals setting, progress notes, and initial assessments.
• Has experience in various counseling approaches: CBT, REBT, Gestalt, DBT, and trauma response.
• Knows how to use the DSM-V for assessments and diagnosis.
• Must be available for a minimum 6-10 hours per week during after-school hours of 12 noon through 8 pm. Weekend flexibility is a plus.
• Must maintain a minimum caseload of 2–3 clients for part-time staff.
• Must have experience providing positive behavior supports.
• Must have prior experience working with children ages 3-20, and working with children with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) is a plus.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Must pass all state and federal background checks.
• A pre-employment, post conditional job offer drug screen is required for this role.
• Must submit resume plus copies of master's degree, with a copy of NJ or certification or license.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor H-1B or other employment visas at this time.
• State reciprocity considered, but candidate must be within 25–30 minutes of service areas.

Compensation:

$60 - $75 per hour

Benefits:

• A dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off & sick pay (full-time):
• PTO accrual based on years of service (13–20 days annually).
• Sick time off (STO) up to 40 hours per year.
• Paid time off & sick pay (part-time):
• PTO accrual based on years of service (up to 40 hours annually).
• Sick time off (STO) up to 40 hours per year.
• Ongoing job training.

Health and Ancillary Benefits:

• ICHRA health coverage reimbursement plan.
• Short/long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401K.