Who we're looking for:Forge Health is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented Clinician to join our Northern NJ clinic. This role includes a mix of in-person and telehealth care, with opportunities to provide individual therapy, outpatient group therapy, and intensive outpatient programming for individuals managing mental health and substance use conditions. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with medically ill clients. Please note, this position requires 1-2 days per week in our Paramus, NJ office and 3-4 days per week on-site at our partner's primary care office in Verona, NJ.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who wants:
- A flexible W-2 schedule with full-time or part-time options
- The ability to grow earnings through session volume, incentives, and overtime eligibility
- A collaborative care environment with strong operational support
- Purpose-driven work serving Veterans, First Responders, and other high-need populations
What you'll be doing:- Facilitate or co-facilitate intensive outpatient (IOP) groups and support admissions as programming launches
- Maintain an outpatient caseload providing individual outpatient group, and IOP group therapy sessions
- Conduct clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments of patients to determine their mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide in-person clinical coverage within the Paramus clinic
- Collaborate with internal Forge providers, including medication management and program staff, to coordinate care
- Support continuity of care during planned staff leave periods
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with NJ regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Why join our team?- Flexible schedules as a W2 employee (FT or PT)
- Competitive compensation with meaningful earning potential
- Paid hourly rate for administrative work and missed appointments
- In-person and telehealth service mix
- Centralized billing, credentialing support, and malpractice/liability insurance at no cost
- Rewarding clinical work with Veterans and First Responders
- Clinical supervision, when available, for clinicians pursuing independent licensure
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
- PTO accrual plus paid time for volunteering, CEUs, and mental health days
- Supportive, mission-driven, and collaborative team culture
- Clinical supervision (when available) for those seeking independent licensure
Compensation for this role is $35-46/clinical hour based on a per-session hourly rate, with the ability to earn quarterly incentive opportunities. Administrative time is paid at a separate hourly rate. Exact compensation may vary based on licensure, experience, and location.
Please note, we require a minimum of 10 clinical hours per week.
What you'll need:- Current, unrestricted license in New Jersey as a LCSW or LPC
- Masters Degree in a clinical field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline)
- Experience providing psychotherapy and counseling services to adult populations
- Strong experience in group facilitation and IOP settings
- Familiarity with New Jersey behavioral health regulations and clinical documentation standards
