Mental Health Therapist - LAC
Woods Services·Hainesport, New Jersey
Woods Services·Hainesport, New Jersey
The therapist plans and implements clinical counseling services for consumers and families within an outpatient program. Responsibilities include maintaining treatment records, assessing consumer needs, and coordinating discharge and aftercare plans.
Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Outpatient program. Working within our Outpatient Division means joining a team that prioritizes clinical growth, work-life balance, and real impact in the community. Therapists have access to flexible scheduling, allowing for better balance while delivering high-quality care. Therapists have the opportunity to work with clients through individual, group, and family therapy, while also collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes Prescribers, Case Managers, and Peer Specialists.
Free Supervision provided towards LPC licensure! Free CEU training opportunities, paid training days 3.2 weeks of PTO in first year Medical, vision, dental & life insurance benefits 403(b) employee participation and employer match 9 Agency-paid holidays Salary: Starting $67500 / annually - depending upon education / experience / licensure Hours: This is a 40 hour, on-site, full time benefitted position which includes 2 evenings required per week (12:30pm - 9pm). Job Summary The Therapist plans, organizes and implements clinical counseling services to consumers and families. Legacy Treatment Services offers outpatient mental health services for those who could benefit from improvements in mental and behavioral health. Our Outpatient Program offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to mental illness.
Plans for discharge and aftercare Maintains contact with referring agencies, treatment team providers, and related people, and with the community resources used for referral Maintains treatment records Assesses and interprets data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group
A Master's degree in a counseling field and a New Jersey LAC license are required. At least one year of experience is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.