Perinatal Therapist

Bright Harbor Healthcare

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Toms River, New Jersey, US on site Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job 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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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
About this role

Summary

Provide therapy and assessments for pregnant/postpartum clients with mental health needs.

Job title

Perinatal Therapist

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Toms River, NJ; remote not allowed

Salary

$55k–$65k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

LSWLACmental health

Preferred skills

perinatal mental healthCBTDBTattachment-based therapytrauma-focused interventions

Specializations

perinatal mental healthtrauma-focused interventionscounselingsupport groups
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Toms River, NJ, USA

On-site City