Join Our Team of Compassionate Therapists at Mountains Therapy

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About Mountains Therapy

🏆 Voted Best Therapist in Montclair, NJ by Best of Montclair 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

✨ 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)
  
• Pending Licensure: LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT (awaiting approval)
  
• Provisionally Licensed: LSW, LAC, LMHCA, LAMFT (will be considered if clinical hours are completed and supervision is not required)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have two years of clinical experience with teens, adults, couples or families (preferred)
• \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

• 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
• Maintain availability in person at our office in Montclair, NJ, for at least 5 clinical hours per week, with some telehealth sessions as appropriate
• \Provide psychotherapy sessions:
• 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 Simple Practice)
• 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 may hold other employment (e.g., education, healthcare, or community agencies) as long as it does not conflict with Mountains Therapy’s ethics, policies, or scheduling expectations.
• 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
• 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

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, accessing 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 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 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 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