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Maplewood Counseling
Couples & Individual Therapist (LMFT / LCSW / LSW / LAMFT / LPC) — In-Person Weekday Afternoons & Ev
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$39,819 / year median in New Jersey
+17% projected growth
Job Description
About Maplewood Counseling Maplewood Counseling is a small, close-knit private practice based in Maplewood, NJ, focused primarily on couples and individual therapy, with some family work as well. We're a private-pay practice
- we don't work in-network with insurance
- which lets our clinicians focus on the work itself. We believe good outcomes come from consistency and genuine connection, with clients and with each other as a team. About the Role This is a hybrid role
- in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with telehealth available for both you and your clients the rest of the week.
- Provide in-person couples and individual therapy sessions (occasional family sessions too) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-9pm, at our Maplewood office
- Offer telehealth sessions on other days, a hybrid option available to you and your clients as your caseload grows toward 10-15 clients per week
- Build and maintain a consistent, steady caseload through thoughtful follow-up and client care
- Collaborate with our supervising and associate clinicians on client transitions and coverage
- Keep timely, HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation
- Optionally, add an in-person Saturday afternoon block down the line if it's a fit for you What We're Looking For
- Required
- Active NJ licensure in good standing (LMFT, LCSW, LSW, LPC, or LAMFT
- associate-level licenses considered with an approved supervision plan)
- Experience with couples and individual therapy (family experience a plus)
- Able to reliably commit to in-person hours Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-9pm
- A warm, consistent, client-centered approach
- someone who follows through and stays engaged with their caseload Preferred (nice to have)
- Experience specifically with couples work
- Availability to add an in-person Saturday afternoon block in the future Compensation $55
- 110 per session, based on experience and licensure level. How to Apply Send your resume and license information to contact@maplewoodcounseling.com
- we'd love to hear from you, and we'll follow up personally.
Pay:
$55.00- $110.