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Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (IIC) - Needed in Ocean County

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare, Toms River, New Jersey, us, 08757

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (IIC) - Needed in Ocean County Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare

Pay range:

$45.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

Providing individual in‑home therapy and telehealth therapy sessions

Performing bio‑psycho‑social assessments (if trained or willing to train)

Teaching coping and social skills, anger management, and reducing risk behaviors such as SIB or physical aggression

Improving youth and caretaker decision‑making skills to manage in‑home behavioral challenges

Collaborating effectively with the Child‑Family Treatment Team and other professionals who support the youth and family

Submitting required documentation and paperwork (intake, treatment plan, DAP notes, etc.) within designated time frames

Attending monthly meetings and completing mandatory clinical documentation

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Family Therapy, or related field (LSW, LAC, LFT)

Clinical mental health trauma counseling training

Training or willingness to complete crisis intervention training

Post‑internship field experience working with youth with mental health disorders

Experience creating treatment plans, treatment goals, progress notes, and initial assessments

Proficiency in CBT, REBT, Gestalt, DBT, and trauma response approaches

Knowledge of DSM‑V for assessments and diagnosis

Availability for a minimum of 6–10 hours per week during after‑school hours (12 noon – 8 pm); weekend flexibility a plus

Experience providing positive behavior supports

Experience working with children ages 3–20; experience with I/DD is a plus

Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle

Pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting

Submission of resume plus copies of master’s degree and NJ license/Certification

Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (no H‑1B sponsorship)

State reciprocity considered; candidate must reside within 25–30 minutes commute to service areas; licence must be registered with NJ Marriage & Family Therapy Board (PA, NY & NJ)

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly wage $45–$75

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Telehealth delivery options for one‑on‑one sessions when possible

Competitive pay

Ongoing job training

Group health coverage

Paid time off: full‑time employees accrue 13–20 days annually; part‑time up to 40 hours annually

Sick time off up to 40 hours per year

Short‑ and long‑term disability

401(k)

Note: Full‑time candidates in private practice are not accepted for this position to avoid conflicts of interest

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