Licensed Therapist

The role

This clinician will provide individual therapy, outpatient group therapy, and intensive outpatient programming for individuals managing mental health and substance use conditions. The role involves conducting clinical intakes, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with internal providers to coordinate care.

What you will do

• Facilitate or co-facilitate intensive outpatient (IOP) groups
• Support admissions as programming launches
• Maintain an outpatient caseload providing individual and IOP group therapy sessions
• Conduct clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide in-person clinical coverage within the Paramus clinic
• Collaborate with internal Forge providers to coordinate care
• Support continuity of care during planned staff leave periods
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Current, unrestricted license in New Jersey as a LCSW or LPC
• Masters Degree in a clinical field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline)
• Experience providing psychotherapy and counseling services to adult populations
• Strong experience in group facilitation and IOP settings
• Familiarity with New Jersey behavioral health regulations and clinical documentation standards

Nice to have

• Clinical supervision, when available, for clinicians pursuing independent licensure

Benefits

• Flexible schedules as a W2 employee
• Paid hourly rate for administrative work and missed appointments
• Centralized billing, credentialing support, and malpractice/liability insurance at no cost
• Clinical supervision, when available
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• PTO accrual
• Paid time for volunteering, CEUs, and mental health days
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allocations
• Financing for advanced licensure and certifications

About the company

Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider. It is a behavioral health leader with a national, payer-validated track record of improving clinical outcomes.