Acenda Careers | Make a living by making a difference
Join #TeamAcenda in transforming lives through compassionate care to create a brighter, healthier future for all.
About Acenda & Our Programs
With more than 100 innovative behavioral health and community-based programs serving all of New Jersey, Acenda offers a wide range of opportunities for those ready to launch their career or take the next step into leadership. Be a part of transforming lives and making a difference with Acenda.
Join Our Team
Join a team of industry leaders and experts who are dedicated to moving lives forward. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, and for the individuals, families, and communities that we serve. Acenda provides a wide range of mental health and crisis services, substance use disorder treatment, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming for children, families, and individuals across New Jersey.
Benefits
To ensure your physical, mental and emotional needs are cared for, Acenda offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance*
- Dental Insurance*
- Vision Insurance*
- Generous Paid Time Off*
- Sick Paid Time Off
- 100% 401(k) Match Up to 5% of Salary
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performance Bonus
- Professional Development
- And more!
*Available to Full-Time employees only
A Top Workplace Where Compassion Drives Culture
A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community. #TeamAcenda’s culture is rooted in compassion and care for one another and for the individuals and communities we support. We’re a passionate workforce dedicated to moving lives forward and having fun along the way.
We are #AcendaProud to be a Top Workplace. These remarkable achievements are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent that each #TeamAcenda member brings to Acenda.
Why our team members love to work for Acenda:
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Acenda offers 401k matching, paid time off, professional development, and access to wellness resources ensuring your physical, mental, and emotional well-being are fully supported.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, hybrid and work from home options, and supportive working environments provide optimal work-life balance.
• Optimal Care Environment: Acenda provides the technology and operational infrastructure so you can focus on what you do best, caring for our community members.
• Supportive Community: When you join #TeamAcenda you become a part of a state-wide workforce striving to move lives forward, while having fun along the way.
Training and Leadership Opportunities at Acenda
Acenda ADVANCE is a leadership program that supports and celebrates emerging leaders across the agency. ADVANCE offers executive mentoring, personalized feedback, and a tailored development plan to build leadership skills and confidence.
The Acenda Innovation Challenge is an agency-wide contest that offers a unique professional development opportunity for employees to pitch ideas to members of the Executive Leadership team to advance Acenda’s mission. Funding is awarded to the top two teams to implement their idea.
Acenda has a staff training and resource hub, Acenda Academy, where team members can find resources and training to enhance relevant skills, boost productivity and foster professional growth.
Join #TeamAcenda’s inspiring journey to empower families and communities throughout New Jersey.
“I’m inspired by what I do each day. At Acenda, we have the privilege of seeing lives changed for the better as a result of our many programs and initiatives. I’m very thankful to be a part of this team!”
~Acenda Therapist
“To me, Acenda is about family. Acenda is about providing the highest quality services to our families, our communities, doing so with compassion and doing so with excellence.”
~Acenda Counselor
"I hear from the clients how much of an impact our program has had on their lives and it gives me all of the inspiration that I need to wake up the next day and come to work again.”
~Acenda Case Manager
Our award-winning intranet, ACE (Acenda Communications for Employees), is the central hub for all things Acenda. From agency news and training to resources and engagement activities, ACE keeps our team informed and connected.
Acenda’s hosts an annual Wellness Day, celebrating health and well-being and dedicated as a day for staff to recharge, refocus, and invest in their physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
The Acenda UNITED Food Truck event is our annual celebration of community, culture, and connection, and is a reflection of our commitment to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all employees.
At Acenda, our employee-led committees play a vital role in shaping our workplace culture bringing together passionate team members from across the organization to collaborate on initiatives that promote inclusion, wellness, professional development, and community engagement.
Internships
Join #TeamAcenda as an Intern!
Join #TeamAcenda as an intern and gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Our internship opportunities offer professional experience, mentorship, and a chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to moving lives forward.