Mental Health Therapist

Overview

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 (DOE)- LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LSW, LAMFT, LAC

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, with two evenings/week (11 AM–7 PM)

Location: 7 Regent St, Suite 701, Livingston, NJ 07039 (On-Site)

We're looking for a passionate Therapist to create joy and heal generations at Embark Behavioral Health's OP/IOP/PHP program in Livingston, NJ!

Enjoy small caseloads, shortened Fridays, and unleash your clinical creativity in a supportive, innovative environment. Plus, we offer supervision hours if needed to LSWs & LACs! Join us in reducing adolescent anxiety, depression, and suicide rates while working with a collaborative, growth-oriented team.Ready to make an impact and grow with us? Let’s talk

Responsibilities

• Manage a small, intentional caseload to ensure deeply personalized, high-quality clinical care with a strong emphasis on family engagement and parent coaching.

• Facilitate Individual, Family, and Group Therapy using trauma‑informed, evidence‑based, and systemic modalities to drive meaningful and lasting change.

• Create comprehensive discharge plans and review them collaboratively with youth and their families to ensure continuity of care.

• Maintain clinical compliance with timely, accurate documentation and adherence to MTP (Master Treatment Plan) standards.

• Deliver a client‑centered, culturally competent therapeutic experience, tailoring interventions to the unique needs of each adolescent and family system.

Qualifications

• Required: Licensed or qualifying associate licensed therapist in State of New Jersey: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Associate Counselor, Licensed Social Worker & Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Required to have CAQH profile and NPI number for credentialing purposes.
• Preferred: High-acuity experience (IOP/PHP, Residential, Psychiatric Hospital, Crisis Stabilization) with relational, experiential, and evidence based systemic techniques.
• Preferred: 1 - 2 years of working experience as an adolescent therapist leading individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Proficiency in incorporating clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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