Mountains Therapy

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

ABOUT MOUNTAINS THERAPY

Voted Best Therapist in Montclair, NJ by Best of Montclair 2025 & 2024

At Mountains Therapy, we’re a women-owned, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming private practice in Montclair, NJ, dedicated to elevating mental health for teens, adults, couples, and families through compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care that empowers healing, growth, and connection.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

• Available to provide 5 minimum sessions per week in person and online.
• Available to work in-person at least 2 days per week (Monday-Friday)
• You are seeking a part-time position in a private practice setting in Montclair, NJ.
• You can reliablity communte to Montclair, NJ for in-person sessions.
• You have experience providing individual therapy to adults
• You have experience providing couples therapy or marriage counseling
• You have experience working with families in theraputic setting
• You have experience working with clients long-term for 12 or more sessions.
• You are new to private practice and interested in gaining experience in this setting.
• You currently work another job that is NOT in a private practice setting.
• You are not currently working and looking for part-time work, with the potential to transition to full time (30 sessions a week)
• You are a therapist who values:flexibility, autonomy, working with motivated, high-functioning clients and a supportive and affirming environment
• You have experience working with individual children, teens and adults.
• You can maintain other employment as long as it does not conflict with Mountains Therapy’s ethics, policies, or scheduling expectations.
• This position is ideal for therapists who are collaborative, dependable, and passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

ELIGIBLE LICENSES- NJ REQUIRED

• We welcome applicants who are fully licensed, pending licensure, or provisionally licensed in the state of NEW JERSEY.
• Applicants currently licensed in NJ in addition to other states may apply.

NJ FULLY LICENSED:

• ACTIVE NJ: LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, PSYD, PHD in NJ
• Compensation: $115 per 60-minute session and $85 per 45-minute session

NJ PROVISIONAL LICENSURE:

• ACTIVE NJ: LSW, LAC, CSW, LAMFT
• Compensation: $105 per 60-minute session and $75 per 45-minute session
• All therapists must have completed their required clinical hours for licensure.
• Licensing exams do not need to be completed or passed at the time of hire.
• Mountains Therapy does not provide supervision toward licensure.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be able to reliably commute to the office in Montclair, NJ to provide in-person sessions.
• This is not a remote position. You may have some telehealth sessions but the role is primarly in person.
• Must have at least experience providing individual therapy to adults.
• Must have at least experience providing couples therapy/marriage counseling.
• Must be able to work in the office two days per week.
• All therapists must not be credentialed or paneled with insurance companies while working at Mountains Therapy
• We are an out-of-network group practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In Person sessions.
• This is not a remote position. You will have some telehealth sessions but the role is primarly in person.
• Part-time, fee-for-service with flexibility to grow your caseload over time
• Serve a varied caseload of children and teens (ages 6-17), adults, couples, and families who are typically high-functioning and motivated
• Maintain availability in person at our Montclair, NJ office for at least 5 clinical hours per week, with some telehealth sessions as requested by clients.
• Provide 45-minute individual therapy sessions for children or teens and adults
• Provide 60-minute sessions for intakes, couples, and families
• Deliver evidence-based therapy tailored to client needs
• Provide identity-affirming, culturally responsive care to LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC and neurodivergent clients
• Maintain clear, timely, and compliant documentation
• Complete all documentation within 48 hours via SimplePractice (EHR)
• Develop individualized treatment plans, diagnoses, and interventions (via Wiley Treatment Plan in SimplePractice)
• Participate in individual consultation as needed
• Respond promptly to client and team communication
• Stay current with best practices in psychotherapy
• Conduct a free 15-minute phone consultation with prospective clients (upon request)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional office space that reflects Mountains Therapy’s standards of care and confidentiality
• Therapists must demonstrate the ability to retain at least 70% of clients (7+ sessions) to ensure consistent, effective treatment engagement and outcomes
• Therapists may hold other employment (e.g., education, healthcare, community agencies) as long as it does not conflict with Mountains Therapy’s ethics, policies, or scheduling expectations

CORE CLINICAL & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong ability to build and maintain therapeutic rapport
• Ability to retain clients long term for 12+ sessions and maintain consistent engagement over time
• Ability to maintain long-term client relationships (12+ weeks) to support ongoing therapeutic progress and continuity of care
• Client-centered focus: maintains therapeutic space centered on the client’s needs, not personal opinions or experiences
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapy modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, Mindfulness, etc.)
• Cultural competence and ability to provide identity-affirming care for diverse populations (LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, etc.)
• Deep empathy and capacity for nonjudgmental listening
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to formulate individualized treatment plans
• Crisis awareness: knowing when to refer clients to higher levels of care
• Skilled in goal setting, assessing progress, and adjusting interventions accordingly
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries
• Ability to uphold healthy personal and professional boundaries while maintaining warmth, compassion, and respect in client relationships

INDEPENDENT & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SKILLS

• Comfort working independently while collaborating with team members as needed
• Excellent time management and ability to manage a caseload efficiently
• Ability to complete clinical documentation accurately and within deadlines (48 hours via SimplePractice)
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage client scheduling and communication independently within practice systems
• Proactive mindset — able to anticipate client needs and follow up appropriately
• Accountability and reliability in maintaining client appointments and professional commitments
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and confidential office space
• Solution-oriented approach to challenges or conflicts
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based learning
• Adaptability to new systems, technologies, and evolving client needs
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal)
• Emotional resilience and ability to maintain professional composure in complex situations

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Reliable, consistent, and ethical in practice
• Compassionate, grounded, self-aware, and eager to learn
• Open-minded and growth-oriented
• Reflective and receptive to feedback
• Passionate about helping clients heal and grow in an affirming, inclusive environment

WHY JOIN MOUNTAINS THERAPY'S TEAM

• Supportive, inclusive, and affirming work culture
• Steady referrals and consistent client flow
• Flexible scheduling and serene offices in Montclair
• HIPAA-compliant tools: SimplePractice, secure email, client portal
• Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $85.00 - $115.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Couples therapy
• Individual therapy
• Family Therapy

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Montclair, NJ 07043 (Required)

Work Location: In Office in Montclair, NJ 07043 (with some telehealth)