LSW/LAC - Full Time - Salaried

Mental Health Therapist (LSW/LAC) – Full-Time, Salaried

$65,000–$72,000 | Clinician-Focused | No Billing or Scheduling

Location: Shrewsbury, NJ 

A Role Designed for Sustainable Clinical Work

You didn’t become a therapist to manage scheduling, coordinate billing, or feel stretched across competing demands.

At Exceptional Wellness Counseling (EWC), we’ve built a practice where clinicians can focus on meaningful, high-quality care—supported by strong systems, clear expectations, and a collaborative team.

This role is designed for provisionally licensed clinicians who are looking for structure, support, and a clear path for growth within a professionally run environment.

About Exceptional Wellness Counseling

EWC is a clinician-owned, multi-location group practice in New Jersey. Our leadership team understands both the clinical and operational realities of this work—and we’ve intentionally built systems that allow therapists to thrive.

We prioritize:

• Thoughtful caseload design


• Strong administrative and clinical support


• A respectful, team-oriented culture


• Long-term clinician development and sustainability

Why LSWs & LACs Choose EWC

✔ Salaried compensation: $65,000–$72,000
(Aligned with experience, schedule availability, and specialties)

✔ Predictable income + steady caseload development

✔ No billing, no scheduling, no intake coordination
(Our full administrative team handles it)

✔ Built-in clinical supervision
Structured, consistent, and designed to support your licensure progression

✔ Flexible scheduling options

• 35 or 40 hour workweek


• 4-day workweek option

✔ Strong onboarding & ongoing support

• Weekly new hire training


• Ongoing case consultation


• Peer support and accessible leadership

✔ Professional, well-run environment

• Clear expectations and systems


• No micromanagement


• Reliable operational support

Compensation & Benefits

• Health and dental insurance


• 401(k) with 3% employer match


• Paid Time Off


• Wellness stipend (up to $420/year)


• Professional development reimbursement, support and training


• Access to specialized trainings (e.g., Gottman Level 1 and other modalities)

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual therapy to clients (ages 5+)


• Option to facilitate group therapy (based on experience and interest)


• Develop and update treatment plans


• Support clients through treatment progression and discharge planning


• Collaborate with providers and community resources as needed

Who This Role Is For

We’re looking for clinicians who are:

• Licensed in New Jersey as an LSW or LAC (pending licensure considered)


• Interested in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults


• Clinically engaged, thoughtful, and client-centered


• Reliable, collaborative, and growth-oriented


• Looking for a long-term professional home with strong support and structure

Schedule & Expectations

• Full-time salaried position


• In-person role across Shrewsbury and/or Manalapan locations


• Some evening availability required


• Weekend availability preferred

What Makes EWC Different

This is not a high-volume, burnout-driven environment.

We are a practice that:

• Invests in clinicians early in their careers


• Provides real structure, not just flexibility


• Supports both clinical development and work-life balance


• Builds systems so you can focus on the work that matters

Apply with Confidence

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow as a clinician while being fully supported operationally, we’d love to connect.

All applications are confidential.