Somatic Practitioner /Somatic Therapy

A Space For Us Counseling Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Space For Us Counseling Inc in Gloucester, NJ is expanding into an integrated wellness center focused on whole-person healing through neuroscience-informed care, holistic practices, and trauma-responsive support. Our approach honors the connection between brain, body, relationships, identity, and lived experience, creating a collaborative environment where clients feel safe and empowered.

We seek licensed mental health professionals trained in somatic therapy to join a team that values

Qualifications

• Training and certification in somatic therapy or related body-centered modalities
• Experience with trauma, anxiety, depression, or nervous system dysregulation
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients
• Professional boundaries and ethics in client interactions
• Comfort with collaborative, community-focused practice
• Advanced training in somatic psychotherapy encouraged

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized somatic therapy sessions using body-centered modalities
• Develop personalized treatment plans integrating somatic and trauma-informed approaches
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and session notes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary counseling team for holistic care
• Facilitate a safe, grounded therapeutic space for diverse populations
• Stay current with somatic therapy research and continuing education
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and supervision as required

Skills

Somatic therapy

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Licensure in counseling or social work

Certification in somatic therapy

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

A Space for Us Counseling is expanding into an integrated wellness center focused on whole-person healing. Our approach brings together neuroscience-informed care, holistic wellness, somatic practices, and trauma-responsive support.

We believe healing involves more than the mind alone. Our work honors the connection between the brain, body, nervous system, relationships, identity, and lived experience. We are creating a collaborative environment where clients can feel safe, seen, supported, and empowered.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized somatic therapy sessions using body-centered modalities to support client healing
• Assess client needs and develop personalized treatment plans integrating somatic and trauma-informed approaches
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and session notes
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary counseling team to ensure holistic client care
• Facilitate a safe, grounded, and supportive therapeutic space for diverse populations
• Stay current with somatic therapy research, techniques, and continuing education
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and supervision as required

Requirements:

• Training and certification in somatic therapy, somatic experiencing, or related body-centered modality
• Experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, or nervous system dysregulation
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally responsive therapeutic practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients
• Relevant licensure or certification in counseling, social work, or a related mental health field preferred
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards in all client interactions
• Comfortable working within a collaborative, inclusive, and community-focused practice
• Licensed mental health professionals with advanced training in somatic psychotherapy are also encouraged to apply.

About Us:

A Space For Us Counseling Inc is a dedicated mental health practice in Gloucester, NJ, committed to providing affirming, accessible, and holistic care to individuals and communities. Our clients trust us to meet them where they are, and our practitioners love being part of a supportive team that values authenticity, growth, and meaningful healing work.