Licensed Mental Health Therapist; IIC - Portuguese-Speaking Male Union

Overview

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (IIC) - Portuguese-Speaking Male Needed in Union County

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare has immediate openings for Part-time Licensed Therapists in Northern New Jersey to provide in-home and center-based weekly therapeutic services for youth with mental health disorders. This role offers an excellent opportunity for passionate professionals to make a meaningful impact while working with a diverse population of children and adolescents with exceptional needs.

Base pay range: $45.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides a pay range; actual pay is based on skills and experience. Speak with your recruiter to learn more.

• Provide individual in-home therapy, group therapy sessions, telehealth therapy, and outpatient center sessions.
• Perform bio-psycho-social assessments (training available or required).
• Provide coping and social skills training, anger management, and reduce risk behaviors such as self-injury or physical aggression.
• Improve youth and caretaker decision-making skills to manage in-home behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with the Child Family Treatment Team and professionals from other disciplines to support youth and family.
• Submit all required documentation within designated time frames (intake, treatment plan, DAP notes, etc.).
• Attend monthly meetings and submit mandatory clinical documentation.
• Must be able to complete or be willing to train for bio-psycho-social assessments.

• 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; clinical experience required.
• Experience creating treatment plans, treatment goals, progress notes, and initial assessments.
• Experience with CBT, REBT, Gestalt, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of DSM-V for assessments and diagnoses.
• Availability for a minimum of 6-10 hours per week during after-school hours (12 noon–8 pm). Weekend flexibility is 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 a registered vehicle.
• Must pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
• Submit resume plus copies of master’s degree and license/certification.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. No H-1B sponsorship available at this time.

Note: State reciprocity is considered, but candidates should be within 25-30 minutes commute to designated service areas. The license must be registered with the NJ Marriage & Family Therapy Board (NJ, PA, NY accepted).

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
• Licensed Family Therapist (LFT)

• A dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Telehealth options for one-on-one sessions when possible
• Competitive pay
• Weekly clinical supervision for Associate Therapists (LAC, LSW, MFT) - group and individual
• Ongoing job training
• Group health coverage
• Paid time off: full-time 80 hours annually; part-time 40 hours annually
• Short/long-term disability
• 401(k)
• Clinical supervision is provided after meeting caseload requirements