What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Therapist; Fee-for-Service (LCSW & LPN) position at Cumberland County Guidance Center?
Use Your Clinical Skills to Make an Immediate Impact
Enjoy the flexibility of a fee-for-service schedule while helping individuals and families achieve recovery, emotional wellness, and lasting change.
Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Fee-for-Service Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)/ Outpatient Therapist to provide high-quality mental health counseling, behavioral health treatment, and substance use disorder services within our Outpatient Department.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced LCSW, LPC, Outpatient Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychotherapist who is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate mental health, substance use, and co-occurring challenges. You'll work within a collaborative, recovery-focused environment while maintaining flexibility and autonomy in your clinical practice.
Why Join Cumberland County Guidance Center?
For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey. Our multidisciplinary team of therapists, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, nurses, and behavioral health professionals is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers individuals and families to achieve recovery and improved quality of life.
We are proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, reflecting our commitment to community impact and exceptional behavioral healthcare.
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible Fee-for-Service Schedule
- Telehealth and In-Person Service Opportunities
- Supportive Clinical Leadership
- Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team
- Diverse Client Populations
- Meaningful Community Impact
- Opportunity to Provide Evidence-Based Treatment
What You'll Do
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Outpatient Therapist, you will provide behavioral health assessment, psychotherapy, counseling, and treatment services for individuals and families receiving outpatient mental health and substance use treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and mental health assessments
- Provide individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy
- Develop and implement recovery-oriented treatment plans
- Treat individuals experiencing mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions
- Support clients in achieving treatment goals, emotional wellness, and long-term recovery
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
- Provide both telehealth and in-person outpatient counseling services
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, case managers, and other behavioral health professionals
Required Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Master's Degree in Social Work or another mental health-related discipline
- Current New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) License
Experience & Skills
- Experience providing:
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Experience treating mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy skills
- Ability to provide both telehealth and in-person counseling services
- Valid New Jersey driver's license with acceptable driving history
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as an Outpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker
- Experience in community mental health settings
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care
- Experience working with substance use disorders and dual-diagnosis populations
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychotherapist looking for a flexible opportunity to help individuals and families achieve recovery and improved mental wellness, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Cumberland County Guidance Center's award-winning behavioral health team in Bridgeton, New Jersey.