Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Profit sharing
• Wellness resources

About A Space for Us Counseling
A Space for Us Counseling is expanding into an integrated wellness center offering neuroscience-informed, holistic, somatic, and trauma-responsive services.

Our approach recognizes the connection between the mind, body, nervous system, relationships, culture, and lived experiences. We are building a collaborative team committed to inclusive, compassionate, and whole-person care.

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist to join our integrated wellness team.

The ideal candidate will provide safe, client-centered massage and bodywork services that support relaxation, stress reduction, body awareness, nervous-system regulation, and overall wellness.

The therapist must demonstrate strong professional boundaries, respect for client autonomy, and a commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations and identify appropriate treatment goals.
• Provide safe, professional, and individualized massage and bodywork sessions.
• Explain treatment options and obtain informed consent before services.
• Maintain appropriate draping, privacy, boundaries, and client comfort.
• Modify or discontinue services when contraindications or safety concerns are present.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records.
• Follow sanitation, infection-control, and treatment-room safety procedures.
• Collaborate with therapists and wellness professionals when authorized by the client.
• Refer clients to appropriate medical or behavioral health professionals when needed.
• Maintain a clean, calm, and welcoming treatment environment.
• Follow all licensing, ethical, privacy, and organizational requirements.

Required Credentials and Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey Massage and Bodywork Therapist license in good standing.
• Completion of an approved massage or bodywork therapy education program.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, contraindications, sanitation, client safety, and professional ethics.
• Current professional liability insurance or willingness to obtain coverage before starting.
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of informed consent, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and scope of practice.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an integrated wellness setting.
• Current CPR and first-aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before starting.
• Ability to complete required employment screenings and credential verification.

All specialty services must remain within the therapist’s education, professional competency, license, and legally permitted scope of practice.

Ideal Candidate

• Creates a safe, calm, and nonjudgmental environment.
• Respects client choice, privacy, comfort, and bodily autonomy.
• Uses clear communication and obtains consent throughout each session.
• Understands that trauma-informed care requires choice, pacing, predictability, and professional boundaries.
• Values collaboration between mental health and wellness professionals.
• Is dependable, organized, ethical, and committed to continuing education.
• Is excited to contribute to the growth of an integrated wellness center.

What We Offer

• Referrals from an established counseling practice.
• A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.
• Flexible scheduling.
• A welcoming treatment space.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Opportunities to offer workshops and specialty wellness programs.
• Professional growth within an expanding integrated wellness center.