Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Therapist; IIC - Essex

Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Therapist (IIC) - Needed in Essex County

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is hiring bilingual licensed mental health therapists in Essex County to provide in‑home and center‑based therapeutic services for youth.

Base pay: $45.00/hr – $75.00/hr

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare (NPBHC) offers a comprehensive range of therapeutic support services for youth and young adults who require treatment for mental disorders, developmental disabilities, and intellectual challenges. Our approach is strengths‑based, culturally competent, and individualized.

• Provide individual in‑home therapy, group therapy sessions, telehealth therapy, and outpatient center sessions.
• Perform bio‑psycho‑social assessments (if qualified).
• Teach coping and social skills, anger management, and reduce risk behaviors such as self‑injurious behavior or physical aggression.
• Improve youth and caretaker decision‑making skills to manage in‑home behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate consistently with the Child Family Treatment Team and other professionals.
• Submit required documentation and paperwork on time (intake, treatment plan, DAP notes, etc.).
• Attend monthly meetings and submit mandatory clinical documentation.
• Complete or train for bio‑psycho‑social assessments if not yet qualified.

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Family Therapy, or related fields (e.g., 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 with treatment planning, goal setting, progress notes, and initial assessments.
• Knowledge of DSM‑V for assessments and diagnosis.
• Experience using CBT, REBT, Gestalt, DBT, and trauma‑focused approaches.
• Availability 6–10 hours per week after school (12 pm–8 pm); weekend flexibility a plus.
• Experience providing positive behavior supports.
• Experience working with children ages 3–20; experience with I/DD a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle.
• Background check, including fingerprinting.
• Resume, master’s degree copy, and NJ or relevant license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.
• State reciprocity considered; commute ≤25–30 min to service areas.

• Licensed Social Worker – LSW
• Licensed Associate Counselor – LAC
• Licensed Family Therapist – LFT

• $45 – $75 per hour

• Diverse work environment
• Professional growth opportunities
• Telehealth delivery options when possible
• Competitive pay
• Ongoing job training
• Group health coverage
• PTO accrual for full‑time employees (13–20 days annually)
• Up to 40 hours paid time off annually for part‑time employees
• Sick time off up to 40 hours per year
• Short/Long‑term disability
• 401(k)