Perinatal Therapist

Bright Harbor Healthcare; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday's Off!

12 Paid Holidays

12 Sick Days

6 Personal Days

Accrued Vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

403B Plan with Company Match

Opportunities for training/education

Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Bright Harbor Healthcare in Toms River, NJ, is looking for a Perinatal Therapist to provide compassionate, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals and families during the perinatal period. The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of post-masters experience. Benefits include paid holidays, medical coverage, and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant behavioral health field.
• State licensure as LSW/LAC required; advanced licensure preferred.
• 1 year post-masters or 2 years mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy for pregnant and postpartum clients.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with external providers for continuity of care.

Skills

Knowledge of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

Experience with CBT/DBT

Facilitating support or parenting groups

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

LSW/LAC required, LCSW/LPC preferred

Job description

The PerinatalTherapist provides compassionate, trauma‑informed mental health services to individuals and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, pregnancy loss, parenting stressors, and early family transitions. The therapist delivers evidence‑based therapeutic interventions to support emotional wellness during the perinatal period while collaborating with community providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to pregnant and postpartum clients.
• Support clients experiencing PMADs, postpartum depression/anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy loss, and parenting adjustment challenges.
• Maintain 65% face‑to‑face productivity through direct clinical services and crisis intervention.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans.
• Provide case management, care coordination, and follow‑up for assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with external providers and interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with organizational standards.
• Provide psychoeducation, risk screenings, and referrals for psychiatric or substance use services as needed.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, meetings, community outreach, and other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• LSW/LAC required, LCSW/LPC preferred or Licensed Psychologist.
• 1 year post‑masters experience, or 2 years experience in a mental health/substance abuse setting.
• Knowledge of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders strongly preferred.
• Experience working with pregnant/postpartum individuals, children, and families preferred.
• Training in perinatal mental health or PMH‑C certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with CBT, DBT, attachment‑based therapy, or trauma‑focused interventions.
• Experience facilitating support groups or parenting groups preferred.

Benefits

• Birthday's Off!
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• 6 Personal Days
• Accrued Vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• 403B Plan with Company Match
• Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
• Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness