Licensed Therapist

Licensed Therapist

Full-Time | Paid Training | Daily Pay Available

At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Therapist to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

For more than 56 years, RHD has provided innovative, person-centered services that empower people of all abilities to build better lives. As a nonprofit organization with more than 115 human service programs nationwide, RHD supports individuals facing intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, homelessness, addiction recovery, and other life circumstances.

RHD Ocean County RIST is a Residential Intensive Support Team that helps individuals maintain independent living and community integration while addressing challenges related to homelessness, substance use, mental health, family reunification, education, and vocational development.

The program provides a safe, supportive environment where individuals can build essential life skills, develop independence, and work toward long-term success in the community.

• Daily Pay – access earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

• Make a difference every day
• Support individuals and families
• Build meaningful relationships
• Strengthen communities
• Join a mission-driven organization

The Licensed Therapist provides comprehensive evaluations, assessments, and therapeutic interventions to address the psychological, emotional, and social needs of youth and families. This role collaborates closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, person-centered care and support.

• Lead the in-house Multidisciplinary Treatment Team (MDT).
• Collaborate with youth, families/guardians, and MDT members in developing individualized service and treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment conferences, educational planning meetings, child and family team meetings, emergency reviews, and other case-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, clinical rounds, house rounds, and case management reviews.
• Conduct clinical assessments and provide diagnoses as appropriate.
• Manage and direct clinical crises, including safety planning and intervention strategies.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic services.
• Complete and maintain all required clinical documentation, including treatment plans, Individual Service Plans (ISPs), Joint Care Reviews (JCRs), and progress notes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, accreditation, training, and regulatory standards.
• Adhere to all applicable Medicaid, licensing, and insurance requirements.
• Provide psychoeducation, guidance, and support to treatment team members.
• Offer clinical consultation and support to case management staff.

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Current New Jersey licensure in one of the following:
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  • Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Psychologist
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time clinical experience.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and crisis intervention skills.

• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Experience in outpatient, Intensive In-Community (IIC), and/or residential treatment settings.
• Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Familiarity with behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and community-based…