Youth Therapist

Description Youth Therapist: Hybrid Make a Lasting Impact. Grow With a Team That Invests in YOU! At Devereux New Jersey, you will do more than provide therapy — you will join a collaborative, solution-focused environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is prioritized, and your work creates meaningful change in the lives of children and youth in treatment home program. Why Therapists Choose Us? Hybrid Work Schedule Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment designed to support work-life balance while maintaining strong cross-departmental collaboration and quality care. Therapy services provided to youth in their treatment homes in community. Exceptional Clinical Leadership Work alongside a highly respected and supportive clinical team led by Dr. Michelle Lipchock, our State Clinical Director. You will also receive ongoing supervision, mentorship from our licensed Lead Youth Therapist and collaboration with renowned National Clinical Team, bringing together expertise, innovation, and best practices from across the organization. Student Loan Reimbursement Through ASCEND We invest in your future through our ASCEND Program, offering student loan reimbursement support to help ease financial burdens while advancing your career. Conference & Professional Development Support Continue growing as a therapist with conference stipends, ongoing training opportunities, and access to national clinical expertise and resources. Competitive Salary & Growth Opportunities Starting salary of $60k, plus opportunities for advancement, clinical development, and ongoing support within a collaborative environment. Affordable Healthcare Benefits Comprehensive benefits begin just 30 days after your start date. Low-cost healthcare coverage is available with single coverage plans starting as low as $87 per pay period. Time Off That Supports You We know the best therapists thrive when they have time to recharge. Our comprehensive time off package begins on day one and includes up to 24 days of paid time off during your first year, plus 64 hours of sick time, and flexible schedules helping you maintain balance while doing meaningful work. Your Role on Our Team: Deliver compassionate and trauma focused individual and family therapy to assigned youth. Conduct thorough assessments and develop effective, individualized treatment plans to address complex emotionally challenges and supporting skill development and pro-social behavior. Facilitate and lead monthly Child and Family Team meetings. Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders (families, CMO/DCPP staff, treatment home parents, and clinical team). Execute on-call responsibilities, including providing clinical consultation and participating in a rotating weekend schedule (approx. 6 times/year). Why Our Therapists Stay Because here, you’re more than a provider — you’re part of a collaborative clinical community that values innovation, mentorship, flexibility, professional growth and purpose-driven work. If you’re looking for a place where your expertise is respected, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters, apply to our Youth Therapist position. Qualifications Bring Your Expertise to Our Team: Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Associate Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey. Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling or related field Passion for person-centered, compassionate care Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills Two years’ experience supporting children and youth Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health