Therapist - Warren, NJ
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $41.62 an hour, the middle half $34.38–$56.58, across 39 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $30.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Relief Mental Health is hiring compassionate and motivated therapists. As we continue to grow to meet the rising demand for mental health services, we’re expanding our multidisciplinary clinical team and we’re looking for dedicated clinical therapists (LCSWs and LPC's) who want to make a real impact. If you're enthusiastic, adaptable, and thrive in a collaborative, patient-first environment, we’d love to meet you.
What You'll Find: Private Practice vs. Relief Mental Health
Work Style
Private Practice : Independent: you do it all
At Relief : You have autonomy with a team behind you every step of the way
Benefits
Private Practice : You cover your own insurance, PTO, and CEUs
At Relief : Full benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, CEU reimbursement, 401(k) plus match, and more
Client Referrals
Private Practice : You have to market and build your own caseload
At Relief : We handle referrals, so your calendar stays full without the extra hustle
Administrative Tasks
Private Practice : You’re the therapist, the biller, and the scheduler
At Relief : We’ve got a team for that, so you can focus on your clients
Work Environment
Private Practice : Often solo or small group
At Relief : Collaborative, supportive, and full of people who truly “get it”
Professional Growth
Private Practice: You find your own trainings and support
At Relief : Built-in collaboration, supervision, and CEU support to help you keep
growing
Risk & Responsibility
Private Practice: You take on all the business and financial risks, including setting up your own corporation, filing quarterly taxes, and getting your own malpractice insurance
At Relief: We provide structure, compliance, and security so you can just be the therapist
Our clinics offer a unique blend of traditional therapy and innovative treatments like TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), Spravato (esketamine), Medication management and Talk therapy.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional diagnostic intake assessments to evaluate a variety of mental health and behavioral conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to fit the needs of each patient using appropriate diagnostic criteria.
- Provide comprehensive, evidenced based psychotherapeutic interventions both in-person and via secure telehealth.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the treatment team and outside providers.
- Refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Counseling or Social Work
- Active Clinical Mental Health License (LCSW or LPC) in adherence with state board requirements.
- Previous experience working with evidence based modalities, interventions and treatment plan formulation.
- Prior experience providing individual therapy with adolescents and adult populations required.
What we offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package for full time employee includingL
- 401k with 4% match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Short Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO
- Pet Insurance
- CEU Reimbursement
- Malpractice Insurance
From Relief Mental Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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