Paula Metzger

Licenced Clinical Social Worker · Open Minds Open Hearts Counseling Center

mental health Ridgewood, NJ NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
18 years
since Aug 2008
Gender
Female

Experience

Licenced Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
Open Minds Open Hearts Counseling Center
Since Aug 2008 · 18 years · Ridgewood, NJ

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Master of Social Work (MSW)
2005 – 2008
Seton Hall University / Immaculate Conception Seminary
Master of Arts (M.A.)
1995 – 2000
Seton Hall University / Undergraduate Studies
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

Individual Counselling Children And Adolescent Counseling Family Therapy Couples Counseling Cbt Dbt Community Outreach Conflict Resolution Mental Health Counseling Pastoral Counseling Psychotherapy Program Development Adolescents Crisis Intervention Group Therapy Life Transitions Mental Health Social Services Psychology

About Open Minds Open Hearts Counseling Center

Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Paula Metzger is a Licenced Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Open Minds Open Hearts Counseling Center, based in Ridgewood, NJ. As a mental health, Metzger contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Ridgewood, NJ. They have been with Open Minds Open Hearts Counseling Center for 18 years. Metzger holds academic credentials, including Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Arts (M.A.), from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Seton Hall University / Immaculate Conception Seminary. Core competencies include Individual Counselling, Children And Adolescent Counseling, Family Therapy, Couples Counseling, Cbt. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Ridgewood, NJ healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Paula Metzger is one of them.
  • 988 mental health professionals are based in NJ (out of 38,119 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical mental health compensation in NJ: $44,000 – $110,000 (median $64,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in NJ: Sole Proprietor (77), Private Practice (36), Self-Employed (11).
  • 4% of mental health professionals in NJ hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 81% of mental health professionals in NJ have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed October 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paula Metzger located?

Paula Metzger is based in Ridgewood, NJ. They are currently affiliated with Open Minds Open Hearts Counseling Center.

What is Paula Metzger's specialty?

Paula Metzger specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licenced Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Paula Metzger currently work?

Paula Metzger currently works at Open Minds Open Hearts Counseling Center. They have been there for 18 years.

What is Paula Metzger's educational background?

Paula Metzger attended Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Seton Hall University / Immaculate Conception Seminary.

How do I contact Paula Metzger for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in NJ?

mental health professionals in NJ typically earn $44,000 to $110,000 annually, with a median of $64,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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