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More than a job. A calling. Join a CARF-accredited team of 19+ professionals transforming lives through addiction and mental health treatment in Bergen County, NJ.

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Chapter One

This Isn't Just a Job.
It's the Work You Were Meant to Do.

Some people stumble into careers. Others are drawn to them by something deeper. If you've ever felt pulled toward helping people reclaim their lives from addiction or mental illness, Valley Spring Recovery Center is where that calling becomes your career.

We're a growing, CARF-accredited outpatient treatment center in Norwood, New Jersey, with a team of 19+ clinicians, counselors, coordinators, and support staff who show up every day because they believe recovery is possible for everyone. Under the clinical leadership of Henry Iwuala and the medical direction of Dr. Michael Olla, our team doesn't just treat diagnoses. We walk alongside people through the hardest chapters of their lives.

"We don't hire resumes. We hire people who understand that recovery is a human experience, not a clinical exercise."

Whether you're a licensed therapist, a case manager with a passion for advocacy, or someone just starting your career in behavioral health, there's a place for you on this path. The question isn't whether you're qualified enough. It's whether you're ready to do work that matters.

19+
Team Members
8:1
Therapist-to-Patient Ratio
4
Levels of Care
24/7
Always Available
Chapter Two

Why Valley Spring Is Different

Treatment centers are everywhere. Teams like ours are not. At Valley Spring, we built our culture around a simple belief: the people who do this work deserve the same care they give to others.

A 4-Stage Model You Can Believe In

Our Restore, Activate, Accelerate, Thrive pathway isn't a marketing slogan. It's a structured, evidence-based clinical framework that gives every team member clarity about where patients are and where they're heading. You'll always know the purpose behind the work.

Small, Intimate Caseloads

With an 8:1 therapist-to-patient ratio and process groups capped under 10 people, you won't be buried in paperwork while patients become numbers. You'll know every person by name, by story, by progress. That's how real treatment works.

Whole-Person, Whole-Team Philosophy

We don't just treat the patient holistically. We support our team holistically. Yoga, sound baths, wellness programming, Health & Wellness 5 Pillars, Life Skills 5 Pillars — these aren't just for patients. They're part of our culture. When our team is healthy, our patients get better care.

A Team That's Growing

Valley Spring is expanding. Our mental health program is scaling from virtual to in-person, new program tracks are launching, and our reputation in Bergen County is growing fast. Joining now means growing with us — not watching from the outside.

Dual-Licensed Flexibility

Our Dual-Licensed Matrix allows staff certified in both SUD and Mental Health to work across tracks. You won't be siloed into one department. Your expertise gets applied where it matters most, and you'll broaden your clinical skills in the process.

Chapter Three

Open Positions

We're always looking for compassionate, driven professionals to join the Valley Spring team. Below are our current openings. Don't see the right fit? We encourage you to reach out anyway — the path forward sometimes starts with a conversation.

Now Hiring
Clinical

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Provide individual and group therapy using CBT, DBT, and EMDR modalities. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients in our Partial Care and IOP programs.

Norwood, NJ
Full-Time
SUD + MH Dual License Preferred
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Now Hiring
Clinical

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC / LAC)

Facilitate process groups and psychoeducational sessions across IOP and Virtual programs. Experience with motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders strongly valued.

Norwood, NJ / Remote
Full-Time / Part-Time
Evening Hours (6-9 PM)
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Support Services

Case Manager

Coordinate patient care including insurance verification, FMLA documentation, court-related paperwork, housing resources, and aftercare planning. Strong advocacy skills and knowledge of NJ social services preferred.

Norwood, NJ
Full-Time
CADC or CASAC Preferred
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Wellness

Health & Wellness Facilitator

Lead our Health & Wellness programming based on the 5 Pillars (Sleep, Movement, Nervous System Regulation, Psychoeducation, Medication Literacy). Background in fitness, yoga, mindfulness, or holistic health welcome.

Norwood, NJ
Part-Time / Contract
Daytime Hours (1-3 PM)
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General Inquiry

Don't See Your Role? Let's Talk.

We're always growing. If you're passionate about recovery work and don't see a perfect match above, send us your resume anyway. We review every application and keep qualified candidates in mind for future openings.

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Chapter Four

What We Offer You

We believe the people who care for others deserve to be cared for themselves. Valley Spring provides a benefits package designed to support your professional growth, personal well-being, and long-term career in behavioral health.

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Access to the same wellness programming we offer patients — yoga, mindfulness, movement sessions.

Clinical Supervision

Ongoing clinical supervision and training opportunities. We invest in your licensure journey and professional development, including CEU support.

Flexible Scheduling

Our programs run daytime (9AM-3PM) and evenings (6-9PM). We work with your life, not against it. Part-time and full-time options available across tracks.

Career Growth

Valley Spring is expanding rapidly. New programs, new tracks, new roles. Your career trajectory here isn't linear — it's exponential. Early team members grow into leadership.

Team Culture

Weekly treatment team meetings, collaborative decision-making, therapist-client matching based on your specializations. You're not a cog — you're a partner.

Competitive Compensation

Market-rate salaries with performance incentives. 1.5x hourly rate for active group facilitation. Paid time off and holiday schedule included.

Chapter Five

What It's Like to Work Here

Every Wednesday, our treatment team gathers. Not to talk about quotas or utilization rates, but to talk about people. Which therapist is the best match for a new patient. How to adjust a treatment plan that isn't working. What a patient said in group that changed the room.

That's the culture at Valley Spring. It's clinical excellence without the corporate distance. It's a team that debates, collaborates, and sometimes disagrees — because getting it right matters more than being right.

People-First Environment

Program Coordinators Ron Lopez and Cameron Kennedy meet every new patient at the door — as people first, before any paperwork. That philosophy extends to staff too. You're a person here, not an employee number.

Innovation Welcome

Our Life Skills 5 Pillars curriculum? Built internally. Health & Wellness program with a sleep specialist? Our idea. If you have a better way to help patients, we want to hear it.

Lived Experience Valued

Many of our team members have personal connections to recovery. We don't just accept that — we honor it. Lived experience is a clinical asset, not a liability.

Bergen County Community

We're members of the Bergen County Chamber of Commerce and Bergen Resource Net. Our community outreach team, led by James Sands and Brian Cellary, builds real relationships across the region. When you join Valley Spring, you join a community — not just a clinic.

"Every Wednesday, our treatment team matches therapists to patients based on specializations, personality, and clinical need. It's not random assignment. It's intentional partnership."
Chapter Six

The Values That Guide Every Step

These aren't words on a wall. They're the standards our team holds itself to every day. When you join Valley Spring, you're agreeing to walk this path with us.

1

Integrity First

We do the right thing no matter what. In treatment decisions, in patient interactions, in the hard conversations nobody wants to have. Integrity isn't negotiable.

2

Relentless Work Ethic

We work to better our patients' lives. Not when it's convenient. Not when it's easy. Every day, every session, every phone call. Recovery demands relentless effort, and so do we.

3

Service Over Self

We serve each other and our clients with humility and care. The ego gets checked at the door. The patient's needs always come first. Always.

4

Respect Always

We treat everyone with dignity and value every perspective. Patients, families, colleagues — everyone who walks through our doors deserves to be seen, heard, and respected.

5

Purpose-Driven Excellence

We work with intention and hold ourselves to a high standard. Clinical excellence isn't a goal — it's a baseline. We measure, improve, and never settle.

6

Team Above Ego

Collaboration and unity guide our success. Treatment team meetings, dual-licensed flexibility, cross-track support — we win together, or not at all.

Chapter Seven

Credentials That Matter

When you join Valley Spring, you join a team that has earned the highest standards of recognition in the industry. These credentials aren't just for marketing — they reflect the clinical rigor and ethical standards you'll be working within every day.

CARF Accredited

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. The gold standard for behavioral health treatment quality and organizational excellence.

NJ State Licensed

Dual-licensed for Substance Use Disorder (#200887) and Mental Health (#70420104) treatment. Full authorization for Partial Care, IOP, OP, and co-occurring services.

NAATP Member

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. Membership reflects our commitment to ethical, evidence-based treatment standards.

A+ BBB Rating

Better Business Bureau accredited with the highest rating. Trust, transparency, and accountability in every aspect of our operations.

#1 Best of New Jersey

Featured as the top treatment center in New Jersey. Recognition earned through patient outcomes, community impact, and clinical innovation.

Bergen County Chamber

Active member of the Bergen County Chamber of Commerce and Bergen Resource Net. Deeply embedded in the local recovery and business community.

Chapter Eight

Ready to Start
Your Next Chapter?

If you're ready to do work that changes lives — including your own — we'd love to hear from you. Send your resume and a brief note about why you're drawn to recovery work.

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