We're Hiring a Therapist at Mountains Therapy in Montclair, NJ

Who Should Apply

✨ This position is ideal for therapists who are collaborative, dependable, and passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

• You are seeking a position in a private practice setting in Montclair, NJ.
• You may be someone who has previous experience working in private practice — or someone who has not yet worked in private practice but is 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.

Eligible Licenses

We welcome applicants who are fully licensed, pending licensure, or provisionally licensed in the state of New Jersey:

• Fully Licensed: LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD in NJ (active)
  
• Provisionally Licensed: LSW, LAC, LMHCA, LAMFT (will be considered if clinical hours are completed and supervision is not required)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have experience providing individual therapy to adults and teens
• Must have experience providing couples therapy or marriage counseling
• Must have experience working with families
• You may have previous experience in private practice
• In-person availability required for sessions at our office in Upper Montclair, NJ, 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

• Available to provide 10 minimum sessions per week in person and online.
• Available to work Mondays and Tuesdays (5-9pm) and Fridays (anytime between 9 am-6 pm.
• You are seeking a part-time position in a private practice setting in Montclair, NJ.
• Must have experience providing individual therapy to adults and teens
• Must have experience providing couples therapy or marriage counseling
• Must have experience working with families
• You may have previous experience in private practice
• 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 currently work for an agency, education, healthcare, or a community organization, and want a side position.
• 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 clients long-term for 12 or more sessions.
• 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.

Core Clinical & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong ability to build and maintain therapeutic rapport
• 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
• Ability to retain clients and maintain consistent engagement over time
• Crisis awareness — knowing when to refer clients to higher levels of care
• Skilled in goal setting, tracking progress, and adjusting interventions accordingly
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries

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 billing, 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 the 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 the Mountains Therapy 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
  

We look forward to reviewing your application! Thanks again for your interest in working at Mountains Therapy in Montclair, NJ.