Bright Harbor Healthcare·Toms River, New Jersey
Provide trauma-informed mental health services to individuals and families dealing with pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and infertility. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
The Perinatal Therapist provides compassionate, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, pregnancy loss, parenting stressors, and early family transitions. The therapist delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support emotional wellness during the perinatal period while collaborating with community providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
Position Type: Benefits Eligible: Location: Department: Salary: LSW/LAC: $55,000 - $60,000; LCSW/LPC: $60,000 - $65,000
Provide individual, family, and group therapy to pregnant and postpartum clients. Support clients experiencing PMADs, postpartum depression/anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy loss, and parenting adjustment challenges. Maintain 65% face-to-face productivity through direct clinical services and crisis intervention. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations. Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans. Provide case management, care coordination, and follow-up for assigned caseload. Collaborate with external providers and interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure continuity of care. Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with organizational standards. Provide psychoeducation, risk screenings, and referrals for psychiatric or substance use services as needed. Participate in supervision, trainings, meetings, community outreach, and other assigned duties. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field. LSW/LAC required, LCSW/LPC preferred or Licensed Psychologist. 1 year post-masters experience, or 2 years experience in a mental health/substance abuse setting. Knowledge of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders strongly preferred. Experience working with pregnant/postpartum individuals, children, and families preferred. Training in perinatal mental health or PMH-C certification preferred but not required. Experience with CBT, DBT, attachment-based therapy, or trauma-focused interventions. Experience facilitating support groups or parenting groups preferred.
Birthday's Off! 12 Paid Holidays 12 Sick Days 6 Personal Days Accrued Vacation Medical/Dental/Vision Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability 403B Plan with Company Match Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology and a valid LSW/LAC license, with LCSW/LPC preferred. Candidates should have 1-2 years of post-masters experience in mental health or substance abuse settings.
Market context
Perinatal therapists in New Jersey are often sought in behavioral health, maternal health, and community care settings, especially where postpartum support and family-centered services are expanding. This role is competitive because employers typically want a master’s degree, an active LSW or LAC, and some post-master’s experience; LCSW or LPC credentials can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your resume to show perinatal, mental health, or substance use experience and licensure status.
