Mental Health Therapist Jobs in New Jersey
Mental Health Therapist jobs in New Jersey are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated across community mental health centers, hospital systems, private group practices, and school-based programs, with openings at every level from new clinicians to senior licensed therapists. The busiest hiring areas are Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton, where established employers such as Hackensack Meridian Health, RWJBarnabas Health, and Trinitas Regional Medical Center maintain ongoing staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties include substance use counseling, trauma-focused therapy, and child and adolescent behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Mindify Wellness and Care
Build a schedule that works for you. Provide care onsite in Asbury Park, NJ, through telehealth, in a combination of both in a flexible hybrid role.
Mindify Wellness and Care is seeking compassionate, skilled, and client-centered Mental Health Therapists to join our growing behavioral health team.
Whether you're looking to supplement your existing practice, build a larger caseload, or grow your career within a mission-driven organization, Mindify offers a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact while serving individuals and families in Asbury Park.
As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll provide therapy services through a combination of onsite care in Asbury Park and telehealth appointments, while collaborating with psychiatric providers and fellow behavioral health professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
Compensation
$35-$45 per clinical hour/session
Compensation is based on licensure level, credentials, experience, and clinical expertise.
What You Can Expect
✅ Consistent referrals and ongoing caseload growth
✅ Opportunity to establish meaningful, long-term client relationships
✅ Administrative support for scheduling and patient coordination
✅ Hybrid work model with telehealth and onsite services in Asbury Park 2-3x a week
✅ Collaborative care environment with psychiatric providers and behavioral health professionals
✅ Flexible scheduling options
✅ Supportive leadership and clinical guidance
✅ Potential pathway to part-time or full-time W-2 employment
Why Join Mindify?
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Established referral network and patient flow
- Opportunity to develop and maintain a consistent caseload
- Collaborative team-based approach to care
- Access to psychiatric providers and interdisciplinary support
- Supportive leadership and mission-driven culture
- Professional growth opportunities within a growing behavioral health organization
- Opportunity to help shape programs and services as the organization expands
- Bilingual clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply
What You'll Do
Clinical Services
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy services
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Utilize evidence-based treatment modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Support clients in developing healthy coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and wellness goals
- Provide crisis intervention when clinically appropriate
Collaboration & Care Coordination
- Collaborate with psychiatric providers, primary care providers, care managers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Participate in case consultations and treatment planning discussions
- Coordinate referrals and connect clients with community resources
- Support continuity of care and patient advocacy
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Maintain treatment plans, assessments, and progress notes in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, payer requirements, and professional standards
- Follow organizational policies and clinical best practices
Qualifications
Required
- Master's Degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
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Active New Jersey license or associate license in good standing, including:
- LCSW
- LSW
- MSW
- LPC
- LAC
- Other qualified behavioral health licenses recognized by the State of New Jersey
Preferred
- Outpatient behavioral health experience
- Community-based mental health experience
- Telehealth experience
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations
- Creole Bilingual clinicians strongly encouraged to apply
Work Location
Hybrid (Onsite + Telehealth)
- Primary onsite location: Asbury Park, NJ
- Telehealth opportunities available
- Flexible scheduling options
- Ability to create a hybrid schedule based on client needs and clinician availability
- Opportunity for full onsite, hybrid, or predominantly telehealth schedules depending on organizational needs
About Mindify Wellness and Care
Mindify Wellness and Care is dedicated to expanding access to compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services throughout New Jersey. We believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional clinicians and are committed to creating an environment where providers can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
We are seeking clinicians who share our commitment to collaboration, clinical excellence, cultural responsiveness, and patient-centered care.
Growth Opportunities
Clinicians begin as 1099 Independent Contractors, offering flexibility while becoming familiar with our programs, workflows, and patient population.
As Mindify continues to grow, opportunities for part-time or full-time W-2 employment may become available based on organizational needs and mutual interest.
Potential W-2 benefits may include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work opportunities
- Additional company-sponsored benefits as available
Apply Today
Whether you're seeking additional clinical hours, a flexible fee-for-service opportunity, or a long-term professional home, Mindify Wellness and Care offers a supportive environment where your contributions matter and your growth is encouraged.
Apply today to join our team and help expand access to high-quality behavioral health services in Asbury Park and throughout New Jersey.
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Who's Hiring
- Lyra Health11

- NEUROPATH BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE11

- LifeStance Health8

- Calm Horizon4C
- Ellie Mental Health4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across New Jersey.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure in New Jersey
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused approaches
- Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in New Jersey?
Becoming a mental health therapist in New Jersey requires completing a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, then obtaining licensure through the New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners or the State Board of Social Work Examiners depending on your credential path. Candidates typically complete supervised clinical hours before sitting for their licensing exam, such as the National Counselor Examination. The Licensed Associate Counselor designation is the common entry credential while accumulating supervised experience toward full licensure.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in New Jersey?
Employers hiring mental health therapists in New Jersey right now include Lyra Health, NEUROPATH BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense network of federally qualified health centers and large integrated health systems means steady openings appear across both urban and suburban parts of the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
The cities with the most mental health therapist openings in New Jersey are New Jersey, Toms River, and Cherry Hill. This distribution reflects the concentration of large hospital systems, community behavioral health organizations, and outpatient group practices in and around the Newark and Jersey City metro corridor, while Trenton's openings are driven by state-agency programs, corrections-adjacent behavioral health services, and county-run mental health facilities.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because teletherapy has become a widely accepted delivery model for outpatient counseling. About 65% of mental health therapist openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting continued demand for telehealth services. Outpatient individual and group therapy sessions are the most commonly offered remote work, while crisis intervention, school-based, and inpatient roles remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for associate or intern clinician roles at community mental health centers and county-run behavioral health programs, which regularly hire candidates completing their supervised hours toward full licensure. Large New Jersey employers such as RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health run new clinician onboarding pipelines for master's-level graduates. Adjacent roles like case manager, crisis counselor, or psychiatric rehabilitation specialist are common lateral entry points. Holding a Licensed Associate Counselor credential gives applicants a clear edge over candidates without any state registration.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Jersey openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the ones that match.
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