We're hiring a new Psychotherapist in-person in montclair, nj!
Active NJ License Required
LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD Preferred
Part-Time - In- Person - Contract Position - Flexible Schedule
ABOUT THE PART-TIME LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST POSITION
PSYCHOTHERAPIST (CONTRACTOR)
Mountains Therapy is an out-of-network, self-pay group practice dedicated to offering high-quality therapy services in-person in Montclair, NJ, and via telehealth in New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, and Utah.
All clinicians hired must not be credentialed with insurance companies while working here.
Clients
pay out-of-pocket and may submit invoices independently for potential reimbursement, but Mountains Therapy does not bill insurance directly
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Provide individual, couples, and family therapy for self-pay clients referred through Mountains Therapy.
Scheduling flexibility within the practice’s options, along with consistent referrals and robust practice support.
Clinicians can gradually build their caseload from part-time (5-20 sessions per week) to full-time (up to 20 + sessions per week), based on your availability and interest as the practice grows.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Part-time, Fee-for-Service with flexibility to grow your caseload over time
- Availability in-person for at least 15 clinical hours per week
- Provide in-person therapy in the office or designated locations
- Deliver evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families
- Provide identity-affirming, culturally responsive care
- Maintain clear, timely, compliant clinical documentation
- Create individualized treatment plans, diagnoses, and behavioral interventions
- Participate in individual supervision and consultation as needed
- Respond promptly to client and team communication
- Offer in-person and/or telehealth sessions to individuals and couples (families optional)
- Stay current with best practices in psychotherapy and professional development
- Free 15-minute phone consultation with prospective clients (as requested by clients)
- Evenings and/or weekends availability
- Clinicians may hold other employment in settings other than private practice, provided this additional work does not conflict with Mountains Therapy’s policies, ethics, or scheduling expectations. Examples: Education, healthcare organizations, community agencies, or similar environments.
Mountains Therapy does not:
- Bill insurance or participate in insurance networks
- Offer crisis services or emergency care to client
- Provide out-of-session support or crisis management
- Clients are informed that all care is provided within scheduled sessions only.
- Provide ongoing supervision for clinicians or supervision for licensure
COMPENSATION
FEE-FOR-SERVICE RATES
- $105 per Intake session – 60-minute
- $105 per Couple's Therapy & Marriage Counseling session – 60-minute
- $105 per Family Therapy session – 60-minute
- $75 per Individual Therapy session – 45-minute
- $25 per hour for approved non-clinical hours (onboarding, orientation, administrative tasks etc.)
- Paid biweekly Compensation applies only to direct service hours and approved non-clinical hours as outlined.
Mountains Therapy does not
- Provide compensation that is not direct service hours and approved non-clinical hours (onboarding)
- Provide benefits
- Provide supervision for licensure
SUPPORT & SERVICES PROVIDED
- Referrals and marketing support
- Intake coordination and client screening
- Simple Practice EHR
- HIPAA-compliant professional email
- Client Portal for secure communication with clients
- Billing and payments
- Individual consultation as needed
- Paid approved non-clinical hours ($25 for onboarding)
- Flexible scheduling and a serene Montclair office space
LICENSURE
Required License:
- Active, unrestricted New Jersey (NJ) license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD)
- Master’s or Doctorate degree
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience
- May consider Provisionally licensed clinicians (LSW, CSW, LAC etc.) at a different compensation rate.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed in New York (NY) in addition to NJ (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD)
Not Accepting
- Pending licenses - Must be fully approved and active
- Licensed professionals in North Carolina, Florida, and Utah who are unable to provide in-person sessions without their active NJ license
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Part-time, Fee-for-Service with flexibility to grow your caseload over time
- Availability in-person for at least 15 clinical hours per week
- Provide in-person therapy in the office or designated locations
- Deliver evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families
- Provide identity-affirming, culturally responsive care
- Maintain clear, timely, compliant clinical documentation
- Create individualized treatment plans, diagnoses, and behavioral interventions
- Participate in individual supervision and consultation as needed
- Respond promptly to client and team communication
- Offer in-person and/or telehealth sessions to individuals and couples (families optional)
- Stay current with best practices in psychotherapy and professional development
- Free 15-minute phone consultation with prospective clients (as requested by clients)
- Evenings and/or weekends availability
- Clinicians may hold other employment in settings other than private practice, provided this additional work does not conflict with Mountains Therapy’s policies, ethics, or scheduling expectations. Examples: Education, healthcare organizations, community agencies, or similar environments.
Mountains Therapy does not:
- Bill insurance or participate in insurance networks
- Offer crisis services or emergency care to client
- Provide out-of-session support or crisis management
- Clients are informed that all care is provided within scheduled sessions only.
- Provide ongoing supervision for clinicians or supervision for licensure
COMPENSATION
FEE-FOR-SERVICE RATES
- $105 per Intake session – 60-minute
- $105 per Couple's Therapy & Marriage Counseling session – 60-minute
- $105 per Family Therapy session – 60-minute
- $75 per Individual Therapy session – 45-minute
- $25 per hour for approved non-clinical hours (onboarding, orientation, administrative tasks etc.)
- Paid biweekly Compensation applies only to direct service hours and approved non-clinical hours as outlined.
Mountains Therapy does not
- Provide compensation that is not direct service hours and approved non-clinical hours (onboarding)
- Provide benefits
- Provide supervision for licensure
SCHEDULE, LOCATION & REQUIREMENTS
Schedule:
- Flexible schedule
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Montclair, NJ 07042 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Montclair, NJ 07042: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
- In-Person in Montclair, NJ
- 20 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042
Diversity and Inclusion
- Mountains Therapy is a women-owned, BIPOC-owned, LGBTQIA2S+ owned practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and members of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Submit Indeed Application Here
- Submit Resume with References
2. Phone Screening
3. Video and/or In-Person Interviews
4. Background Check and Reference Confirmation
5. Onboarding