Bright Harbor Healthcare

Nonprofit mental health and primary care organization

Perinatal Therapist

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeToms River, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field is required.
An LSW or LAC is required; an LCSW or LPC is preferred, or the candidate may be a Licensed Psychologist.
At least 1 year of post-master's experience, or 2 years of experience in a mental health or substance abuse setting, is required.
Experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based therapy, or trauma-focused interventions is required.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to pregnant and postpartum clients.
Support clients experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression or anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy loss, and parenting adjustment challenges.
Maintain 65% face-to-face productivity through direct clinical services and crisis intervention.
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations.
Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans.
Provide case management, care coordination, and follow-up for an assigned caseload.
Collaborate with external providers and interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure continuity of care.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with organizational standards.
Provide psychoeducation, risk screenings, and referrals for psychiatric or substance use services as needed.
Participate in supervision, trainings, meetings, community outreach, and other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Experience working with pregnant or postpartum individuals, children, and families.
Training in perinatal mental health or PMH-C certification; this is preferred but not required.
Experience facilitating support groups or parenting groups.

Perinatal Therapist

Bright Harbor Healthcare · Toms River, United States · — · Posted 2026-05-28

Salary: USD 55,000–65,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: HOPES

Description

The Perinatal Therapist provides compassionate, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, pregnancy loss, parenting stressors, and early family transitions. The therapist delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support emotional wellness during the perinatal period while collaborating with community providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

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Salary: LSW/LAC: $55,000 - $60,000; LCSW/LPC: $60,000 - $65,000

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to pregnant and postpartum clients.
Support clients experiencing PMADs, postpartum depression/anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy loss, and parenting adjustment challenges.
Maintain 65% face-to-face productivity through direct clinical services and crisis intervention.
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations.
Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans.
Provide case management, care coordination, and follow-up for assigned caseload.
Collaborate with external providers and interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure continuity of care.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with organizational standards.
Provide psychoeducation, risk screenings, and referrals for psychiatric or substance use services as needed.
Participate in supervision, trainings, meetings, community outreach, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
LSW/LAC required, LCSW/LPC preferred or Licensed Psychologist.
1 year post-masters experience, or 2 years experience in a mental health/substance abuse setting.
Knowledge of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders strongly preferred.
Experience working with pregnant/postpartum individuals, children, and families preferred.
Training in perinatal mental health or PMH-C certification preferred but not required.
Experience with CBT, DBT, attachment-based therapy, or trauma-focused interventions.
Experience facilitating support groups or parenting groups preferred.

Benefits

Benefits:

Birthday's Off!
12 Paid Holidays
12 Sick Days
6 Personal Days
Accrued Vacation
Medical/Dental/Vision
Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
403B Plan with Company Match
Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness

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About the Company

Bright Harbor Healthcare

Nonprofit mental health and primary care organization

Bright Harbor Healthcare is a nonprofit community healthcare organization serving people of all ages in New Jersey's Ocean County. Its programs combine mental health counseling, addiction treatment and primary care with group homes and services that support independent living. It also operates Ocean Academy, a private therapeutic school where academic instruction and counseling address students' emotional and behavioral needs. The organization accepts private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, with financial assistance for patients facing payment difficulties and support from donations and public grants. Founded in 1959, Bright Harbor Healthcare is headquartered in Bayville, New Jersey.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 1959

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