Mental Health Therapist - Couples Specialist

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!

Marriage and Family Therapist- Job Summary

Why You Will Love Working With EWC :

• Competitive salary : Fee-for-service rate : $45 (LAC, LSW, LAMFT); $65 (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• Flexible scheduling : Part-time (Fee-For-Service is a W2 position) afternoons, evenings, and / or weekends.
• Flexible Locations : Shrewsbury and Manalapan
• 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, Paddleboarding, and Dave & Busters.
• 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. You will have an allotment for CEU reimbursement to continue to learn and specialize in areas that bring you joy.

This year we implemented in house ceu training.

Marriage and Family Therapist Responsibilities :

As a Marriage and Family Therapist with EWC, you'll have the opportunity to work with clients in the following ways :

• Provide couples & family therapy
• 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 :

• Licensed in New Jersey as LPC / LCSW / LMFT / LAC / LSW or LAMFT (required).
• Candidates with couples experience a must. Ability to use various modalities & theories such as Imago, EFT, Gottman, etc.
• Candidates with experience in kids ages 10+ (Preferred).
• Able to work evenings and a weekend day, OR 2 days / 6 hrs.
• 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 12 clients per week.
• Someone who is responsible, a team player, and looking to grow and learn.

Learn more about us :

Job Type : Part-time

Salary : $45 - $65 (Fee-for-service rate)

Schedule :

• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Education :

Master's (Required)

License / Certification :

New Jersey LPC / LCSW / LMFT / LAC / LSW or LAMFT (required).

Work Location : In person