Remote Licensed Social Worker

Vital Health Care; New Jersey; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Vital Health Care is seeking a compassionate Licensed Therapist/Social Worker for a remote telehealth role in New Jersey. The position supports individuals, couples, and families, with experience serving Spanish-speaking clients preferred.

Part-time with potential to move to full-time. The candidate should hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field and an active New Jersey license (LMFT/MFT/LCSW/LSW/LPC/LMSW).

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.
• Licensed in New Jersey (LMFT/MFT/LCSW/LSW/LPC/LMSW).
• Experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families.
• Experience delivering telehealth services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client intakes, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy via telehealth.
• Apply evidence-based approaches (Systems Theory, Trauma-Informed, DBT).
• Develop customized treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for acute cases.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Clinical Assessment

Treatment Planning

Crisis Intervention

Trauma-Informed Care

DBT

Systems Therapy

Behavioral Health

Telehealth

HIPAA Compliance

Clinical Documentation

Communication

Cultural Competency

Collaboration

Patient-Centered Care

Spanish-speaking (preferred)

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Therapist/Social Worker to provide high-quality mental health services through a remote/telehealth setting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with individuals, couples, and families and have experience providing culturally responsive care to diverse populations, including Spanish-speaking clients.

• Employment: Part-Time with potential to transition to Full-Time
• Location: New Jersey
• Part-Time Caseload: Approximately 20 sessions per week

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client intakes, clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Provide individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy through telehealth.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Systems Theory, Trauma-Informed approaches, DBT, and other clinically appropriate modalities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs, clinical assessments, and treatment goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and appropriate support for clients experiencing acute mental health or behavioral concerns.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment records.
• Provide culturally sensitive and client-centered care while incorporating appropriate counseling principles based on client needs.
• Collaborate with other professionals and support continuity of care when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.
• Current, valid LMFT/MFT/LCSW/LSW/LPC/LMSW License in New Jersey.
• Clinical experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families.
• Experience providing services through telehealth.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse client populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Spanish-speaking clients.
• Experience with trauma-focused therapy, DBT, Systems Theory, or similar evidence-based approaches.Prior experience in a behavioral health or mental health telehealth environment.
• Previous sales or business-development experience is a plus.

Key Skills

Clinical: Psychotherapy | Clinical Assessment | Treatment Planning | Crisis Intervention | Trauma-Informed Care | DBT | Systems Therapy | Behavioral Health

Professional: Telehealth | HIPAA Compliance | Clinical Documentation | Communication | Cultural Competency | Collaboration | Patient-Centered Care

Language: Spanish-speaking preferred

License & Education

Required:

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy or related field

Active New Jersey LMFT/MFT/LCSW/LSW/LPC/LMSW License