Somatic Therapist - Movement & Body-Based Therapy

She Works Staffing; North Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative practice environment

Collaborative team culture

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful impact on clients

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Somatic Therapist for Transcend Wellness in North Plainfield, NJ. The ideal candidate will provide integrated therapy sessions using verbal and somatic techniques, educate clients on regulation techniques, and work closely with a team of trauma specialists. Candidates should have active mental health licensure in New Jersey and specialized training in somatic therapy. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact clients' healing processes while working in an innovative practice environment.

Qualifications

• Active mental health licensure in New Jersey or relevant state.
• Specialized training in somatic therapy techniques.
• Experience helping clients with developmental or chronic trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide transformative therapy sessions integrating verbal and somatic techniques.
• Educate clients on nervous system states and regulation techniques.
• Collaborate with trauma specialists at Transcend Wellness.

Skills

Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)

Dance/Movement Therapy

Somatic Experiencing techniques

Yoga-informed therapy approaches

Nervous system regulation techniques

Education

Active licensure as a mental health professional

Specialized certification/training in somatic therapy

Job description

Somatic Therapist - Movement & Body-Based Therapy

North Plainfield, New Jersey, United States Transcend Wellness

About the job Somatic Therapist - Movement & Body-Based Therapy

Direct Placement Opportunity by She Works Staffing

Client: Transcend Wellness
Position Type: Direct Placement
Specialty: Somatic Therapy with Movement/Body-Based Focus

About This Opportunity

She Works Staffing is partnering with Transcend Wellness to find an exceptional Somatic Therapist who specializes in embodied healing approaches. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team of trauma specialists while making a meaningful impact through innovative therapeutic modalities.

What You'll Do

• Provide transformative individual therapy sessions that seamlessly integrate verbal and somatic techniques.
• Educate and empower clients on nervous system states, regulation techniques, and grounding tools.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of trauma specialists at Transcend Wellness Center.
• Utilize evidence-based somatic approaches to support clients with developmental and chronic trauma.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications: Active licensure as a mental health professional in [State] and specialized certification/training in one or more of the following:

• Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)
• Dance/Movement Therapy.
• Demonstrated experience working with developmental or chronic trauma.

Therapeutic Modalities & Tools:

• Somatic Experiencing techniques.
• TRE (Trauma Release Exercises).
• Yoga-informed therapy approaches.
• Body scan and grounding practices.
• Nervous system regulation techniques.

Why Choose This Role?

• Innovative Practice Environment - Work with cutting-edge somatic modalities.
• Collaborative Team Culture - Partner with fellow trauma specialists.
• Professional Growth - Expand your expertise in embodied healing.
• Meaningful Impact - Help clients reconnect with their bodies and healing potential.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about somatic healing and ready to join a forward-thinking wellness center, we want to hear from you!

Apply through She Works Staffing - Your trusted partner in healthcare placement.