MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST MORRIS COUNTY

ALIGN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Health insurance

Job summary

Align Behavioral Health provides Intensive In-Community services to youth and families in New Jersey. Clinicians meet youth where they live—at home, at school, and in the community—building a schedule around your availability and growing caseloads as you gain comfort.

You will deliver weekly face-to-face sessions with youth aged 5–20 and their caregivers, develop IIC treatment plans with measurable goals, and submit plans in CYBER before authorizations expire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical field required.
• NJ license or license eligibility: LSW, LAC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist; license number can be pending.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly face to face sessions with youth ages 5 through 20 and their caregivers, based on the Individual Service Plan.
• Complete assessments and build IIC treatment plans with measurable goals tied to the authorized need.
• Submit treatment plans in CYBER before authorizations expire, and write a progress note for every session.
• Participate in Child Family Team meetings and coordinate with the assigned Care Manager.
• Provide safety planning within scope and coordinate with Mobile Response when needed.
• Attend clinical supervision and QA review.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related clinical field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Health insurance

Intensive In-Community (IIC) Clinician Align Behavioral Health | NJ | W2 | Flexible evening and weekend hours

No prior IIC, CSOC, or CYBER experience required. New graduates and newly licensed clinicians are encouraged to apply. We train you.

Align provides Intensive In-Community services to youth and families through the New Jersey Children's System of Care. Our clinicians meet youth where they live their lives: at home, at school, and in the community. You build your schedule around your availability, and your caseload grows as your comfort grows.

What you will do

• Deliver weekly face to face sessions with youth ages 5 through 20 and their caregivers, based on the Individual Service Plan
• Complete assessments and build IIC treatment plans with measurable goals tied to the authorized need
• Submit treatment plans in CYBER before authorizations expire, and write a progress note for every session
• Participate in Child Family Team meetings and coordinate with the assigned Care Manager
• Provide safety planning within scope and coordinate with Mobile Response when needed
• Attend clinical supervision and QA review

What you need

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field
• NJ license or license eligibility: LSW, LAC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist. Awaiting your license number is fine, apply and tell us where you are in the process.
• Valid NJ driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Availability for after school and evening hours
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus, not a requirement

What we provide

• Full onboarding, CYBER and documentation training, and shadowing before you carry cases
• Board approved supervision toward LCSW or LPC at no cost to you
• $400 annual CEU stipend and 401k
• Templates, a documentation toolkit, and QA support so you are not guessing
• Pay LSW or LAC: $50 per hour, supervision included. LCSW: $65 per hour. Rate is set by license, not years of experience. (Open to negotiate)
• Before hire Background check with fingerprinting, CARI clearance, degree and license verification, references, and completion of the Align credentialing packet.

Ready to align your career with your values?

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Align Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.