Mental Health Therapist K-12

InnerJoy Ed; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

InnerJoy Ed is seeking a part-time Mental Health Therapist to support K-12 students in Princeton, NJ. The role blends on-site school-based counseling with planning, documentation, and some virtual sessions.

You will provide individual and group counseling, develop care plans, coordinate with families and school staff, maintain accurate records, participate in meetings, and contribute to SEL programming and crisis support within your scope.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• New Jersey licensure or eligibility (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, School Counselor) is required or eligible.
• Experience in K-12 or youth mental health settings is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students.
• Develop care plans and coordinate with families and school staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in meetings.
• Contribute to mental health programming, workshops, or classroom lessons.
• Offer crisis support within scope of practice and refer to external resources when appropriate.
• Respond to emerging student needs and engage in telehealth planning as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Case Conceptualization

Treatment Planning

SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)

Trauma-Informed Practice

Communication & Collaboration

Documentation

Telehealth

Scheduling & Caseload Management

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Tools

Telehealth Platforms

Job description

Company Description

InnerJoy Ed is dedicated to creating environments where children feel safe, respected, and empowered to engage in open-hearted conversations about their emotions. The organization focuses on nurturing students’ mental and emotional well-being by providing supportive, understanding spaces for emotional exploration and growth. InnerJoy Ed partners with schools to offer programs that rekindle and sustain the mental health of both students and staff. Its approach is simple, effective, and engaging, using turnkey systems that can be seamlessly integrated into K-12 settings to promote lasting well-being.

Role Description

The Mental Health Therapist K-12 will provide individual and small-group counseling to students, focusing on social-emotional development, coping skills, and mental health support. The therapist will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with school staff and families to coordinate services and interventions. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, participating in school-based meetings, and contributing to mental health programming such as workshops or classroom lessons. The therapist will also respond to emerging student needs, provide crisis support within scope of practice, and refer to external resources when appropriate. This is a part-time, hybrid role based in Princeton, NJ, with a combination of on-site work in school settings and some work-from-home for planning, documentation, and virtual sessions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in individual and group counseling, case conceptualization, and treatment planning for children and adolescents.
• Experience with social-emotional learning (SEL), trauma-informed practices, and evidence-based interventions in school or youth settings.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with students, families, educators, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain detailed, timely clinical documentation and manage scheduling and caseload efficiently.
• Comfort with using telehealth platforms and basic digital tools for virtual sessions, reporting, and coordination.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Relevant state licensure or eligibility (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, School Counselor/School Social Worker certification) in New Jersey.
• Prior experience working in K-12 schools or youth-focused mental health settings is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive, gender-neutral, and non-discriminatory therapeutic practices.