Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Part-Time, Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: starting at $40.00 per hour
Work Setting: Hybrid In-Home and Office-Based

About The Thrive Network
Looking for a meaningful career where you can grow personally and professionally while making a positive impact in the lives of children, individuals, and families?

The Thrive Network is seeking compassionate, dedicated mental health professionals to join our diverse, creative, and supportive team. Our mission is simple: Empowering lives, one step at a time. We believe in collaboration, continuous learning, professional growth, and providing high-quality, client-centered care.

Schedule & Availability

We are seeking part-time therapists with availability during one or more of the following periods:

• Monday–Friday: Evening availability between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
• Saturday–Sunday: Availability between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Specific schedules and caseloads may vary based on client needs and program requirements.

Position Overview
This hybrid position provides therapeutic services in both in-home and office-based settings.

Our therapists work directly with children, adolescents, individuals, and families while collaborating with other professionals involved in each client’s care. No two days are exactly the same. This position provides an opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships while helping clients and families work toward lasting, positive change.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, individuals, and families experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges.
• Assess client strengths, needs, presenting concerns, and treatment goals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Help clients develop skills related to emotional regulation, independence, decision-making, communication, coping, and interpersonal relationships.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to concerns involving abuse, neglect, safety, and other clinical risk factors in accordance with applicable reporting requirements and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with educators, care managers, clinicians, physicians, families, and other members of the client’s treatment team to support coordinated care.
• Provide crisis or emergency clinical support when required within the responsibilities of the position.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Participate in monthly team meetings, supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate professional and ethical boundaries and comply with applicable licensing, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current and active New Jersey license/credential appropriate for the position, including LCSW, LPC, LSW, LMFT, or LAC.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing counseling or behavioral health services to children.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in mental health or behavioral health services.
• Working knowledge of the DSM and the ability to exercise appropriate clinical judgment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, as travel is required for in-home/community-based services.
• Ability to meet applicable provider enrollment and credentialing requirements.

Candidates must hold or be willing and eligible to obtain and maintain:

• An individual National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• A CAQH provider profile
• Required enrollment associated with the 21st Century Cures Act, as applicable

Preferred Experience
Additional consideration may be given to candidates with experience or training in:

• Art therapy
• Play therapy
• Child and adolescent development
• Family systems
• Trauma and child abuse treatment
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• DIR/Floortime
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  

What We Value:

Compassion: You approach clients and families with empathy, respect, and understanding.
Collaboration: You work effectively with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Creativity: You are willing to think outside the box and adapt interventions to individual client needs.
Cultural Responsiveness: You respect and appreciate individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
Reliability: You demonstrate strong communication, organization, time management, and follow-through.
Initiative: You can work independently while recognizing when collaboration, consultation, or additional support is needed.
Commitment to Client Care: You find purpose in helping individuals and families develop skills, overcome challenges, and work toward meaningful goals.

Part-Time Benefits
Eligible part-time employees may receive:
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Clinical group supervision and professional development support
Benefit eligibility is subject to applicable plan requirements and company policies.

Why Thrive With Us?
At The Thrive Network, we believe supporting our clinicians is an important part of providing exceptional care to our clients. You’ll have the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment that values professional development, creativity, flexibility, and meaningful client relationships.

If you’re passionate about behavioral health and want your work to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Join The Thrive Network and help us continue empowering lives, one step at a time.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Thrive Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.