Licensed Associate Counselor - Full Time Hybrid

Thriveworks; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Student loan repayment assistance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Disability insurance

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

CEU reimbursement

Free in-house supervision

Job summary

Thriveworks Counseling in Paramus, NJ is seeking clinicians pursuing New Jersey state licensure as an LPC to provide a mix of telehealth and in‑person sessions. The role requires board approval as a LAC, NJ residency, and proximity within 45 minutes of the Paramus office with a 50/50 hybrid schedule.

You will join a clinician-led team delivering evidence-based care, handling intakes and diagnoses under supervision, and serving 25+ sessions weekly.

Qualifications

• Approved by the board as a LAC.
• Must be seeking independent licensure and living in New Jersey.
• Must reside within 45 minutes of the office.
• Graduate of an approved 60‑credit hour program.
• Experience treating depression and anxiety in a counseling setting.
• Experience conducting intakes and diagnosing under supervision (preferred).
• Available for a minimum of 25 sessions with 30 hours weekly.
• Open to couples and children.
• Comfortable with telehealth and EHR tools.

Skills

LAC approved

Independent licensure path

Hybrid work readiness

Telehealth experience

EHR proficiency

Team player

Client-focused

Education

60-credit hour program

Tools

EHR tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Thriveworks Counseling is seeking individuals pursuing New Jersey State Licensure as a LPC in Paramus, NJ to provide a mix of telehealth and face‑to‑face sessions.

About The Job

Thriveworks is a mental health care company founded by clinicians in 2008 and still led by them today. With 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, we serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and we’re growing. In addition to working directly with clients, we partner with health systems and primary care providers because we believe mental health is inseparable from physical health. As a clinician‑led organization, we’re built to support the people who do this work with the tools, community, and stability you need to build a career that lasts.

About The Role

We’re hiring licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care to our more than 175,000 clients across the country. You may be a good fit for this role if you’re:

• Approved by the board as a LAC
• Must be seeking independent licensure and living in New Jersey
• Must reside within 45 minutes of the office location. Ability to work in the office for the probationary period and then work a hybrid model (50% in office and 50% remote).
• A graduate of an approved 60‑credit hour program
• Graduate or Post‑graduate work experience in a counseling setting treating depression and anxiety is required
• Graduate or Post‑graduate work experience independently conducting intakes and diagnosing (preferred) according to the current DSM‑5 under a licensed supervisor.
• Consistently available to clients for a minimum of 25 sessions with 30 hours of availability weekly
• A behavioral health generalist who is open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children
• Invested in helping your clients achieve measurable progress
• Confident working with modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools
• A good teammate — we’re building a clinical community and value positive contributors

Compensation

Up to $57,700 based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities. Full‑time clinicians are eligible for health insurance, student loan repayment assistance, paid time off, and other employer‑sponsored benefits.

How We Support You

We handle the administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional care. That means credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support taken care of for you, plus paid orientation and training to get you started. You’ll build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.

Benefits

• Guaranteed bi‑weekly pay for completed sessions
• FREE group and individual clinical supervision provided
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off
• Short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• CEU reimbursement and free in‑house training
• Student loan repayment assistance

Our Community

Being a clinician can feel isolating, especially in a telehealth world. We’re built to make sure it doesn’t. You’ll have access to live clinical support, monthly case consultations, and a vibrant online and in‑person community of more than 2,700 licensed providers. All clinical leadership is promoted from within, so the people supporting you have been exactly where you are.

Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.