Primary Therapist | Lawrence Township, NJ

Atlantic Health Strategies; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC in Lawrence Township, NJ is seeking a Primary Therapist to join its clinical team. This full-time, on-site position provides daytime, evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions.

The role emphasizes individualized care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and development of effective coping strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
• Active New Jersey clinical licensure (LCSW/LSW/LPC/LAC/LMFT)
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant clinical experience in behavioral health

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identify client needs and goals
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches
• Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans
• Incorporate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and relapse prevention strategies
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers and interdisciplinary team
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed
• Maintain confidential clinical documentation per policies and regulatory requirements

Skills

CBT

DBT

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field

NJ clinical licensure (LCSW/LSW/LPC/LAC/LMFT)

Job description

Primary Therapist | Lawrence Township, NJ

Lawrence Township, NJ | $70,000 - $80,000 Annually | Full-Time | On-Site

About Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is part of Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey, a client-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment organization providing individualized care for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. Its continuum of care includes Residential/Inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Evening IOP, and traditional Outpatient services, along with counseling and psychiatric care.

Treatment is rooted in evidence-based and holistic approaches, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, individual, group, and family therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention. As part of Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey, Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC shares a commitment to helping clients address underlying challenges, develop sustainable coping skills, and build a foundation for long-term mental wellness and recovery.

The Opportunity

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Primary Therapist to join its clinical team in Lawrence Township, NJ. This full-time, on-site position offers a daytime schedule and the opportunity to provide individualized, evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. The Primary Therapist will play an important role in helping clients develop effective coping strategies, address underlying challenges, and make meaningful progress toward their treatment and recovery goals.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identify client needs, establish treatment goals, and support individualized care planning within the clinician's authorized scope of practice.


• Provide individual, group, and family therapy services using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches appropriate to each client's clinical needs and professional credentials.


• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans that address mental health symptoms, co-occurring substance use conditions, and recovery goals.


• Incorporate therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, mindfulness-based interventions, and relapse prevention strategies into clinical services.


• Collaborate with psychiatric providers, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate treatment and support continuity of care.


• Monitor client progress, identify emerging clinical needs, and adjust therapeutic interventions and treatment recommendations as appropriate.


• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements

Required

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

Active New Jersey clinical licensure, including Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Associate-level clinicians must practice under appropriate supervision in accordance with New Jersey requirements.

Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience providing clinical services in behavioral health, mental health treatment, substance use treatment, or a related therapeutic setting.

Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT-informed interventions, trauma-informed care, and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.

Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Ability to work full-time, on-site in Lawrence Township, NJ, during scheduled daytime hours.

Benefits and Compensation

$70,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience and education