Licensed Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Outpatient Therapist | LSW, LAC, LCSW, LPC or LMFT

Locations: Virtual & Office-Based | Office: Parsippany, NJ & Brick, NJ
Employment Type: W-2 | Per Diem, Part-Time, or Full-Time
Compensation: $40–$70/hour + Bonus Opportunities
Schedule: Flexible | Days, Evenings & Weekends Available
Caseload: Flexible Based on Clinician Availability
Reports To: Clinical Leadership

About Step Up Family Services

At Step Up Family Services, we believe meaningful change begins with meeting individuals and families where they are. We provide individualized, high-quality behavioral health services designed to strengthen individuals and families, build on their strengths, and create lasting progress in the communities we serve.

Our team members are at the heart of that work. We are committed to creating an environment where professionals feel supported, valued, and connected to a team that shares their commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Through collaboration, professional development, clinical and operational support, and opportunities for growth, we give our team the resources they need to focus on what matters most; making a meaningful difference for the individuals and families we serve.

Our Outpatient program provides flexible virtual and office-based behavioral health services, with office locations in Parsippany and Brick, New Jersey. Clinicians have flexibility in building their caseload and schedule based on their availability, client needs, and program opportunities, with referrals and support provided by Step Up. For clinicians interested in expanding their telehealth practice, Step Up also provides support with applicable credentialing requirements for telehealth services in other states.

Position Summary

The Outpatient Therapist provides behavioral health counseling and therapeutic services to a varied caseload of children, adolescents, and adults through virtual and office-based care.

The clinician is responsible for assessing client needs, developing and maintaining individualized treatment plans, delivering clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions, monitoring progress, completing required documentation, and collaborating with clients, families, referral sources, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.

This position offers flexibility in both caseload and scheduling, with daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities available. Step Up provides client referrals, and clinicians are not required to generate their own referrals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and other clinically appropriate outpatient behavioral health counseling services in accordance with each client's treatment plan and clinical needs.
• Provide services virtually and/or from Step Up's Parsippany and Brick office locations based on client needs, clinician availability, and program requirements.
• Assess behavioral health and mental health needs and provide clinically appropriate interventions within the clinician's scope of practice and licensure.
• Develop, implement, review, and maintain individualized treatment plans based on the specific needs and goals of each client.
• Complete clinical assessments when appropriate and permitted by the clinician's license and scope of practice.
• Monitor client progress toward treatment goals and modify therapeutic approaches and treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Engage clients and families as active participants in treatment and support progress toward identified goals.
• Collaborate within a wraparound, team-based model of care by coordinating, as appropriate, with clients, families, referral sources, Care Management Organizations, and other treatment team members to support continuity of care and positive client outcomes.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with clients, families, referral sources, and members of the treatment team as appropriate.
• Complete all required clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment documentation, accurately and within required timeframes.
• Learn and utilize required electronic systems and software to document services, maintain clinical records, and support accurate and consistent billing submissions.
• Participate in clinical supervision, consultation, training, and team collaboration as required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and comply with applicable ethical, clinical, organizational, licensing, payer, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain all licenses, credentials, training, and other required documentation applicable to the position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another behavioral health discipline appropriate to the clinician's license.
• Minimum of one year of mental health experience.
• Experience providing behavioral health or therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and/or families.
• Experience working with children and adolescents is preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable professional standards, clinical best practices, and requirements of the clinician's licensing board.
• Ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinical leadership and members of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, clinical documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize required clinical documentation and billing systems.

Licensure & Credential Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, applicable professional license, including:

LSW | LAC | LCSW | LPC | LMFT

Clinicians must maintain all licenses, credentials, clearances, training, and other documentation required for their role and participation in Step Up programs.