DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THERAPIST
Gateway Community Action Partnership (Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc.) · gatewaycap.org
PassaicEntry level1+ yrs
The job in short
Domestic violence therapy.
Insurance
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-07-15
- Location as listed
- Passaic , NJ, USA
- Role
- Behavioral Health / Therapist
- Pay (as listed)
- $70,000–$73,000 a year
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Passaic Wellness Center - Passaic , NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $70000.00 - $73000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, JOB DESCRIPTION: Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, therapy, counseling, and support services to individuals assigned to his/her caseload.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
Schedule and Conduct regular appointments with clients
Able to conduct individual, family, couples, and group sessions
Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients
Implement various treatments and protocols to provide guidance and appropriately address client needs
Ability to accurately diagnose based on client’s symptoms
Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments
Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary
Collaborate with outside agencies, as necessary, to ensure continuity of care
Record and maintain adequate documentation (intake forms, biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plans, progress notes, mental health inventories, etc.)
Maintain neat and organized client files and workspace
When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs
Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each client
Maintain all required licenses
Provide mental health related trainings and attend community meetings as needed
Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings
Assist with outreach efforts
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Graduate Degree
EXPERIENCE: 1 Year
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred
Meet all necessary state licensure requirements for NJ
Experience providing treatment to victims of domestic violence
Minimum of one-year therapy experience in an outpatient or in-home setting.
Must have experience with utilizing short-term therapy modalities.
Knowledgeable of the DSM-5
Must obtain personal liability insurance upon hiring
OTHER SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen
Solid relationship-building capabilities
Good verbal and written communication skills
A positive and compassionate attitude
Keen attention to detail
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs
Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure requirements within the field
Passion for advancing in the mental health field
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Able to maintain a flexible schedule
Qualifications:
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