Therapist | Union, NJ

Atlantic Health Strategies; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance stipend

Job summary

Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey is seeking a full-time Therapist to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based behavioral health services at its Union, NJ location. The role focuses on individual, group, and family therapy to promote sustainable coping skills and recovery.

Daytime, on-site work supports clients with mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. You will apply CBT/DBT and mindfulness approaches, participate in treatment planning, and ensure thorough

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field compatible with NJ licensure requirements.
• Current New Jersey clinical or associate-level credential appropriate to the discipline and permitted scope of practice (e.g., LCSW/LSW, LPC/LAC, LMFT/LAMFT) with supervision structure.
• 1–2 years of experience providing behavioral health services in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment approaches for mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions.
• Strong clinical communication, documentation, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Union, New Jersey during daytime hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy aligned with each client's treatment needs.
• Apply evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, psychoeducation, relapse prevention).
• Support clients across Resilience's behavioral health continuum.
• Participate in treatment planning and monitor progress toward goals.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with treatment team for coordinated, client-centered care.
• Promote a therapeutic environment grounded in dignity, safety, recovery principles, and skill development.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

CBT/DBT

Documentation

Treatment planning

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Tools

Clinical credential (LCSW/LSW or LPC/LAC or LMFT/LAMFT)

Job description

Union, United States | Posted on 10/26/2026

Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey is 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. Resilience is committed to helping clients address underlying challenges, develop sustainable coping skills, and build a foundation for long-term mental wellness and recovery.

The Opportunity

Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey is seeking a full-time Therapist to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based behavioral health services at its Union, New Jersey location. This on-site, daytime position offers the opportunity to support individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions through individualized treatment designed to promote sustainable coping skills, wellness, and recovery.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy consistent with each client's individualized treatment needs.
• Apply evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based interventions, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention, as clinically appropriate.
• Support clients experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions within Resilience's continuum of behavioral health care.
• Participate in treatment planning and monitor client progress toward identified clinical goals.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation consistent with professional and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with members of the treatment team to support coordinated, client-centered care.
• Promote a therapeutic environment grounded in client dignity, psychological safety, recovery principles, and sustainable skill development.

Requirements

Required

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field consistent with applicable New Jersey licensure requirements.
• Current New Jersey clinical or associate-level behavioral health credential appropriate to the candidate's discipline and permitted scope of practice, such as LCSW or LSW, LPC or LAC, or LMFT or LAMFT, as applicable to the position and required supervision structure.
• 1-2 years of experience providing behavioral health services in a clinical treatment setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed behavioral health treatment approaches, with the ability to support clients experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions.
• Strong clinical communication, documentation, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Union, New Jersey during the organization's daytime schedule.
  

Benefits and Compensation

• $65,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and education
• Paid time off Health Insurance Stipend

This is a direct hire with Resilience Behavioral Health - NJ. Atlantic Health Strategies is recruiting on their behalf.