Licensed Therapist | Union, New Jersey

About the Organization

Resilience Behavioral Health is a client-centered behavioral health treatment organization located in Union, New Jersey. They offer a comprehensive continuum of care for individuals navigating mental health and substance use conditions, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Evening IOP, and standard Outpatient levels of care. Their therapeutic approach includes CBT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, family therapy, experiential therapy, music therapy, and art therapy. Resilience is dedicated to serving diverse populations such as veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and healthcare workers with culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Therapist to join our team at Resilience Behavioral Health in Union, NJ. This is a full-time, on-site role focused on delivering individual and group therapy within a structured, supportive clinical environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical grounding, a genuine commitment to person-centered care, and the interpersonal skills to connect meaningfully with a diverse client population, including those managing trauma, PTSD, and developmental disabilities.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group counseling services using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and guide meaningful therapeutic discussions
• Apply knowledge of PTSD care and trauma-informed frameworks across a diverse client population
• Support individuals with developmental disabilities with awareness of their distinct clinical needs
• Approach gender-related concerns in counseling with sensitivity, competence, and care
• Conduct thorough assessments and contribute to individualized treatment planning
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care

Requirements

• Required: Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
• Active, independent licensure in the state of New Jersey (required)
• Experience providing individual and group counseling services
• Proficiency in facilitating group therapy sessions and therapeutic discussions
• Knowledge of PTSD care and trauma-informed treatment approaches
• Ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and address their distinct clinical needs
• Sensitivity and understanding of gender issues as they arise in a counseling context
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a diverse client population
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Pay

$75,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Evening and weekend opportunities available for additional compensation.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance through your state marketplace
• Collaborative, mission-driven team with a meaningful and diverse client population
• Opportunity to develop specialty experience across dual-diagnosis, trauma, and underserved populations