Mental Health Therapist

Company Overview
Are you working long hours where client care & your own self-care are not the top priority? Do you feel unappreciated, stuck, and worn out?
If you are looking for a place to call "home" and be part of a team that truly cares about their clients and staff, then Exceptional Wellness Counseling (EWC) is for you! EWC is owned by a therapist who believes in the importance of a work-life balance. You will have the type of caseload you have always envisioned. You will be shown appreciation by receiving acknowledgements for your hard work, specialized training to further your growth, a supportive staff who is caring and responsive and much more. Come work with us and be part of our amazing team!
Mental Health Therapist- Job Summary
Why You Will Love Working With EWC:

• Competitive salary: Salary option $60,000-$70,000 (LAC, LSW, LAMFT) and $72,000-$82,000 (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) per year dependent on experience in the field, schedule availability, and specialties.
  • Fee-for-service rate: $45 for (LAC, LSW, LAMFT) and $65 for (LCSW, LPC & LMFT).
  • Salaried and Fee-For-Service are both W2 positions.
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time! $7,000 if working with children and full time!
• Quarterly bonus based on show rate ($1,250 a quarter for salaried position).
• Flexible scheduling: Full-time, 3 evenings or one weekend and 2 evenings per week.
• Flexible Locations: Shrewsbury and Manalapan (combination of both locations available)
• Health benefits, 401k 3% match, paid time off (for salary), paid sick time for a fee for service, and CEU reimbursement.
• Work life balance: EWC is owned and operated by a therapist who has been through it all and wants you to have a work-life balance because compassion fatigue is REAL!
• Administrative support: Our full-time administrative team will handle all of the intake calls, scheduling, billing, and any other annoying questions that you DO NOT want to deal with!
• Employee-centric culture: Each year EWC will conduct a review and work with the team in a collaborative fashion to find out what benefits would make our team happiest. This past year we implemented a longevity & performance bonus and added an awesome perk of a monthly wellness stipend.
• Room for growth-we always prefer to promote from within
• Team environment: We are a fun group and have quarterly outings each year. Past outings include Top Golf, Paddle boarding, and Paint Night.
• Continued support: We offer a weekly new hire training to support you during your on-boarding, weekly case consultation and are available clinically to you for any support needed. We also have a lawyer on call when we need to deal with well, you know those things we HATE dealing with!
• Ongoing Training: We will provide you with all of the tools you need to be successful in doing your best. This includes specialized yearly trainings. We completed GOTTMAN LEVEL 1 training.

Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities:
As a Mental Health Therapist with EWC, you'll have the opportunity to work with clients in the following ways:

• Provide individual therapy
• Provide group therapy if the therapist has group therapy experience.
• Complete a differential diagnosis for clients and refer them to the appropriate program(s) and/or case manager/licensed prescriber for services not under this position's jurisdiction.
• Create a treatment plan for clients, with ongoing modifications based on client progress in therapy.
• Prepare clients for the completion of their treatment.
• Complete administrative tasks including, but not limited to, maintaining case records, documenting all clients contacts and meeting deadlines, responding to outside agency queries regarding client information, etc.
• Coordinate with appropriate outside agencies regarding client's treatment (i.e., schools, Social Services, probation department, etc.)
• Act as a client advocate and liaison with community resources.

Here's what EWC is seeking:

• New Jersey licensed as LPC/LCSW/LMFT or LAC/LSW/LAMFT (required).
• Candidates with experience in kids ages 10+ (Preferred).
• Candidates with experience with couples.
• Able to work 3 evenings or one weekend and two evenings per week.
• A great personality who can engage easily and offer care to our awesome clients.
• A hard-working, caring human who is willing to see at least 30 clients per week (for a full-time salaried position).
• Someone who is responsible, a team player, and looking to grow and learn.

Job Types: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• New Jersey LCSW/LPC/LMFT or LAC/LSW/LAMFT (Required)

Work Location: In person