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Substance Use, Co-Occurring, Mental Health Therapist - FFS

Acenda Health·Elmer, New Jersey

$45 - $45/hr·Unknown·Remote Ok·2-5 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The therapist provides individual and group counseling with a focus on recovery and mental wellness. They collaborate with team members to implement evidence-based services and support clients in conflict resolution.

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Therapist FFS/PT

Job Title

Therapist - Substance Use, Co-occurring, Mental Health – 6 positions available!

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(1) Positions available in Elmer, NJ

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

The Therapist provides individual and group counseling with a focus on recovery and mental wellness. This role collaborates with Acenda team members to implement evidence-based mental health services and supports students in conflict resolution and mediation. The Therapist also serves as a key partner in shaping and enhancing the delivery of recovery-focused programs and services to promote positive outcomes for clients.

Program Info

Our Counseling and Wellness Centers offer weekly mental health counseling to children, teens, families, and adults as well as parenting and psychiatric services. Individual therapy is offered as well as family therapy, group therapy, and medication management. Acenda is now accepting new clients for counseling services both in-person and via telehealth—a remote phone or online therapy & counseling solution. Medicaid, Aetna, AmeriHealth, and other insurances accepted.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group recovery focused counseling

Collaborate with Acenda team members to implement evidence based mental health services Support students in conflict resolution and/or conflict mediation as needed

Serve as a key partner to providing important input into our delivery of recovery services.

Requirements

  • A New Jersey CADC or LCADC in good standing.
  • A New Jersey LPC, LAC, LCSW, LSW in good standing.
  • Prior experience providing clinical care within a recovery-oriented program preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft office, Excel, and the use of Electronic Medical Records.
  • Ability to take initiative, be creative, dependable, reliable and work well independently.
  • Ability to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
  • Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information

  • Base Pay: $45.00/hourly
  • Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.

What we provide

  • An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
  • Mission-driven core
  • 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law

Department/Program

Counseling and Wellness Center - Cape May Court House (CWCCH)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Professional development
  • Work-life balance

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
Remote Ok
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$45 - $45/hr
Locations
Elmer, New Jersey; Mantua Township, New Jersey; Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Posted
Apr 23, 2026
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Hiring organization

Acenda Health

Moving Upward to Move You Forward Throughout the past decade, Robins’ Nest, Cape Counseling Services, and NewPoint Behavioral Health Care developed strong reputations for providing top quality mental health care and family services to communities throughout New Jersey. With...

Salary listed on 34 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

New Jersey behavioral health role

New Jersey continues to show steady demand for substance use and co-occurring mental health clinicians, especially in recovery-oriented programs that serve complex behavioral health needs. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current New Jersey license, relevant clinical experience, and comfort working across substance use and mental health treatment. Before applying, confirm your license matches the posting and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time against the original job description.

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