Psychotherapist Job in Montclair, NJ
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Job Description
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
- You are seeking a position in a private practice setting in Montclair, NJ.
- You may have previous experience in private practice
- You are new to private practice and interested in gaining experience in this setting.
- You are a therapist who values:
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Autonomy in your clinical work
- Working with motivated, high-functioning clients
- A supportive and affirming environment
- You are comfortable working within an out-of-network, self-pay practice model.
- 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
FULLY LICENSED:
- ACTIVE: LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, PSYD, PHD in NJ
PROVISIONALLY LICENSED:
- LSW, LAC, CSW, LAMFT (May Be Considered)
- 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
- Must have two years of clinical experience with teens, adults, couples, or families (preferred)
- In-person availability required for sessions at our Upper Montclair, NJ office, with some telehealth sessions available
- All therapists must not be credentialed or paneled with insurance companies while working at Mountains Therapy
- We are an out-of-network, private-pay group practice providing high-quality, self-pay therapy services
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Part-time, fee-for-service with flexibility to grow your caseload over time
- Serve a varied caseload of teens (ages 13+), adults, couples, and families who are typically high-functioning and motivated
- 45-minute individual therapy sessions for teens (ages 13+) and adults
- 60-minute sessions for intakes, couples, and families
- Deliver evidence-based therapy tailored to client needs
- Provide identity-affirming, culturally responsive care
- 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 (8+ 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 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







































































































