Benefits/Perks
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
About A Space for Us Counseling
A Space for Us Counseling is expanding into an integrated wellness center focused on neuroscience-informed, holistic, somatic, and trauma-responsive care.
We believe wellness involves the connection between the mind, body, nervous system, relationships, culture, and lived experiences. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide compassionate, inclusive, and individualized care.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Acupuncturist to join our growing wellness team.
The ideal candidate is committed to whole-person care and understands how acupuncture can complement mental health treatment, stress management, pain management, nervous-system regulation, and overall wellness.
The Licensed Acupuncturist will provide individualized acupuncture services while collaborating appropriately with therapists and other wellness professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct client consultations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide safe, professional, and client-centered acupuncture treatments.
- Educate clients about treatment recommendations, anticipated benefits, limitations, and aftercare.
- Obtain informed consent and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Follow infection-control, needle-safety, sanitation, and sharps-disposal procedures.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans when appropriate.
- Recognize contraindications and refer clients to medical or behavioral health providers when needed.
- Collaborate with clinicians and wellness practitioners with the client’s authorization.
- Maintain a clean, calm, and welcoming treatment environment.
- Follow all licensing, ethical, privacy, and organizational requirements.
- Participate in wellness programs, workshops, or community events when appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted New Jersey acupuncturist license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited acupuncture or East Asian medicine program.
- Knowledge of acupuncture safety, contraindications, sanitation, infection control, and emergency procedures.
- Current professional liability insurance or willingness to obtain coverage before starting.
- Strong communication, organization, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an integrated wellness setting.
- Current CPR and first-aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before starting.
- Ability to complete all required credentialing and employment screenings.
Ideal Candidate
- Creates a calm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment.
- Approaches clients with compassion, cultural humility, and respect.
- Values collaboration between mental health and wellness professionals.
- Understands the importance of consent, client autonomy, and trauma-responsive care.
- Maintains clear professional boundaries and accurate documentation.
- Is dependable, organized, ethical, and committed to continued learning.
- Is excited to contribute to the growth of an integrated wellness center.
What We Offer
- Referrals from an established counseling practice.
- A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- A welcoming treatment space.
- Opportunities to develop wellness programs, workshops, and specialty services.
- Professional growth within an expanding integrated wellness center.
