Outpatient Therapist - LAC

Woods Services; Northfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization in New Jersey is seeking Therapists for its Outpatient program. This role emphasizes clinical growth, work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a community impact through individual, group, and family therapy. Competitive salary between $60,000 and $65,000 annually, with flexible scheduling and numerous benefits, including training opportunities and a retention bonus.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Free CEU training

403(b) employer match

Recurring retention bonus

Paid training days

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Preferred experience of at least one year.
• Licensed to practice therapy in New Jersey.
• LAC required.

Responsibilities

• Plans for discharge and aftercare.
• Maintains contact with referring agencies and treatment team providers.
• Maintains treatment records.
• Assesses consumer’s status to provide appropriate care.

Skills

Counseling Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling field

Job description

Overview

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Outpatient program. Working within our Outpatient Division means joining a team that prioritizes clinical growth, work-life balance, and real impact in the community. Therapists have access to flexible scheduling, including weekly remote work options, allowing for better balance while delivering high-quality care. Therapists have the opportunity to work with clients through individual, group, and family therapy, while also collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes Prescribers, Case Managers, and Peer Specialists.

Benefits

• Free Supervision provided towards licensure
• Free CEU training opportunities, paid training days
• Recurring six-month Retention Bonus
• 3.2 weeks of PTO in first year
• Medical, vision, dental & life insurance benefits
• 403(b) employee participation and employer match
• 9 Agency-paid holidays

Salary

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 annually - depending upon education / experience / licensure

Hours

This is a 40 hour full-time benefitted position which includes some evenings required.

Job Summary

The Therapist plans, organizes and implements clinical counseling services to consumers and families. Legacy Treatment Services offers outpatient mental health services for those who could benefit from improvements in mental and behavioral health. Our Outpatient Program offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Plans for discharge and aftercare
• Maintains contact with referring agencies, treatment team providers, and related people, and with the community resources used for referral
• Maintains treatment records
• Assesses and interprets data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counseling field with at least one year of experience preferred
• Licensed to practice therapy in New Jersey
• LAC required

About Legacy Treatment Services

Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant non-profit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care. Our programs provide a complement of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.