Job Title: Therapist - Gloucester

About Acenda Integrated Health 

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact. 

Job Overview 

The Therapist provides assessment and evidence-based clinical treatment to children, adolescents, and families, promoting engagement in innovative care initiatives. This role collaborates with Acenda team members to deliver interventions such as TF-CBT, PCIT, PMT, and MI while maintaining a client-centered, outcome-driven approach. The Therapist conducts structured intakes, formulates diagnoses, and develops collaborative treatment plans to support clients’ emotional and behavioral growth.

Program Info 

Our Counseling and Wellness Centers offer weekly mental health counseling to children, teens, families, and adults as well as parenting and psychiatric services. Individual therapy is offered as well as family therapy, group therapy, and medication management. Acenda is now accepting new clients for counseling services both in-person and via telehealth—a remote phone or online therapy & counseling solution. Medicaid, Aetna, AmeriHealth, and other insurances accepted.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in innovative initiatives designed to specifically engage children and families in care and treatments 

• Collaborate with Acenda team members to implement evidence-based services including TF-CBT, PCIT, PMT, MI, etc. 

• Collaborate with Acenda team members to implement evidence-based services 

• Provide assessment and clinical treatment interventions with a caseload focused on children and adolescents. 

• Demonstrate an ability to formulate diagnoses using a structured intake process, utilizing outcome measures throughout treatment, and creating treatment plans collaboratively with clients based on evidence-based services 

Requirements: 

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline 

• Must possess a valid NJ license (LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LaMFT, LMFT) 

• Must have strong clinical skills 

• Must be willing to learn and implement evidenced based protocols and concurrent documentation  

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record  

Additional Information: 

• Compensation: Full Time rates starting at $55,000. Fee for Service rates starting at $40 per hour 

• Sign on bonus of $500 for full time 

• Ability to earn ongoing bonuses 

• Bilingual-Spanish differential: $1.50 per hour 

• Free Clinical supervision towards licensure 

• Supportive, team based working environment 

• Full time office support for billing, records, credentialing and contracting 

• Hybrid and work from home options  

What we provide: 

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency 

• Mission-driven core 

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 

• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp 

• Generous time-off 

• Life Insurance 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Year-end bonuses 

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.