What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Therapist (LCSW & LPN) position at Cumberland County Guidance Center?
Help Individuals Build Healthier, Stronger Futures
Join an award-winning behavioral health organization and enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community.
Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) / Outpatient Therapist to join our Outpatient Department in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health Therapist, Clinical Therapist, or Psychotherapist who is passionate about providing high-quality mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and recovery-focused care to individuals and families throughout the community. As part of our outpatient behavioral health team, you'll provide psychotherapy, assessments, treatment planning, and clinical support while helping clients achieve meaningful recovery outcomes and improved overall well-being.
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 dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers individuals and families to achieve recovery and lasting wellness.
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 strengthening our community through quality behavioral healthcare.
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development Opportunities, Clinical Training and support with Continuing Education
What You'll Do
As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide comprehensive clinical services that support recovery, resilience, and patients' long-term success. Responsibilities include conducting mental health and behavioral health assessments, providing individual, family, and group therapy, developing individual treatment plans and recovery goals, and delivering evidence-based counseling and psychotherapy services (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care formats).
You will also be responsible for providing treatment for individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, maintain timely and compliant clinical documentation, and offer both in-person and telehealth services to meet the needs of clients throughout the community.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work or another mental health-related discipline and hold a current New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) License.
The ideal candidate will have experience providing individual, family, and group therapy; treating mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders; developing treatment plans; and conducting clinical assessments. Candidates should also be comfortable providing both in-person and telehealth services and possess a valid New Jersey driver's license with an acceptable diving history.
Preferred Qualifications
We welcome applicants with experience working in outpatient behavioral health settings and serving individuals with mental health and substance use challenges within their communities. Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Trauma-Informed Care is highly valued.
Experience providing recovery-oriented services is preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Build a Career with Purpose
If you're a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychotherapist looking for a supportive clinical environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Cumberland County Guidance Center's outpatient behavioral health team in Bridgeton, NJ.