Counselor Jobs in New Jersey
Counselor Jobs in New Jersey with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
313+ positions available
313+ Counselor Jobs in New Jersey Available Now
These 185 roles pay ~$85k median with 6.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Co-Occurring Counselor
Legacy Treatment Services GroupHainesport, NJ
Hand Therapist (Per Diem)
Rothman OrthopaedicsEmployer score · SilverWashington Township, NJ
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Blackbird HealthEmployer score · SilverMount Laurel, NJ
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Align Behavioral HealthToms River, NJ
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST- MORRIS COUNTY
Align Behavioral HealthDover, NJ
Adult Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist - HYBRID
Summit HealthNew Providence, NJ
Behavioral Health Clinician, Full Time, Days, AMG Primary Care - Behavioral Health
Atlantic Health SystemMorristown, NJ
Licensed Professional Counselor
Senior Care TherapyEvesham Township, NJ
Group Counselor - Full Time - Behavioral Health
Hackensack Meridian HealthMontgomery, NJ
Licensed Group Counselor - Full Time - Behavioral Health
Hackensack Meridian HealthMontgomery, NJ
Associate Therapist
Discovery Behavioral HealthBridgewater, NJ
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How New Jersey Compares for Counselor Pay
New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in New Jersey advertise $5k below the $80k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Nevada leads at $118k.
| State | Median pay | vs NJ | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $75k | — | 5.6/10 | 125 |
| Nevada#1 | $118k | +$43k | 5.9/10 | 32 |
| Wyoming#2 | $118k | +$43k | 7.3/10 | 15 |
| Hawaii#3 | $109k | +$34k | 7.6/10 | 15 |
| Louisiana#4 | $108k | +$34k | 5.2/10 | 57 |
| Delawareborders | $88k | +$13k | 7.6/10 | 43 |
| New Yorkborders | $71k | −$4k | 5.2/10 | 415 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $66k | −$9k | 5.8/10 | 334 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in New Jersey: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
New Jersey offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in new jersey. With 313+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in New Jersey on this page have an average score of 6.3/10, with 25% with no on-call requirements, 65% with no weekends, 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in new jersey include Elwyn, Align Behavioral Health, SENIOR CARE THERAPY, Hackensack Meridian Health, and more. Positions span counselor jobs new jersey. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in new jersey, Talkiatry (score: 95.4/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $118K, trending up 14.6% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 2,057+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in New Jersey.
How much do counselors earn in New Jersey?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 25% with no on-call and 65% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Elwyn, Align Behavioral Health, SENIOR CARE THERAPY, Hackensack Meridian Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in new jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 313 counselors positions in New Jersey listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in New Jersey
Neuropath Healthcare Solutions68 open roles here · WLB 80/100
Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey15 open roles here · WLB 75/100- Senior Care Therapy15 open roles here · WLB 72/100
- Hackensack Meridian Health14 open roles here · WLB 33/100
St. Joseph's Health11 open roles here · WLB 66/100Lyra Health9 open roles here · WLB 93/100
Elwyn8 open roles here · WLB 64/100UHS7 open roles here · WLB 53/100