Licensed Associate Counselor/Licensed Social Worker (LAC/LSW)
Listed compensation
$50k-$71k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
- Description
- Licensed Associate Counselor/Licensed Social Worker (LAC/LSW)
- Job Type: Full-Time
About Tree of Life Counseling Center
Tree of Life Counseling Center, LLC is a family-owned and operated mental health private practice serving the community since 2016. Headquartered in Freehold, NJ, with an additional location in Princeton, we are a growing practice made up of a dedicated team of clinicians and administrative professionals.
We provide a warm, welcoming environment where clinicians can focus on what they do best—providing quality care to their clients. Our two locations offer more than 50 therapy rooms, including specialized spaces such as group rooms, children's craft rooms, and sand-tray therapy spaces.
Our clinicians work with a diverse range of clients and specialize in areas including anxiety, trauma, family concerns, LGBTQ+ support, EMDR, and more. We are in-network with most major insurance panels and have a growing waiting list of clients seeking services.
What We Offer
- Guaranteed base salary of $50,000-$60,000 for full-time employees
- Flat-rate compensation ranging from $45-$59/hour for provisionally licensed clinicians
- Flat-rate compensation ranging from $60–$75/hour for fully licensed clinicians
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Free $50,000 life insurance
- CEU reimbursement
- Credentialing assistance
- Dedicated office staff to support scheduling, billing, and credentialing
- Fully furnished therapy offices
- Paperless office environment
- Telehealth capabilities
- Access to clinical supervision and ongoing support
- Monday–Friday office availability
- Coffee bar with snacks and unlimited coffee
- Lunch & Learns and professional development opportunities
- Team outings and other opportunities to connect with colleagues
- A collaborative, supportive team environment
Why Join Tree of Life?
At Tree of Life, we believe clinicians do their best work when they have the support, resources, and flexibility they need to provide meaningful care. Our administrative team manages the day-to-day operational responsibilities, while our clinicians are supported by a collaborative team and welcoming office environment.
If you are looking for a practice where you can focus on your clients while being part of a growing and supportive clinical community, we would love to hear from you!
Requirements
About the Position
We are currently seeking full-time licensed counselors to join our Freehold and Princeton teams.
This full-time position offers a 30-35 hour work week with a guaranteed base salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive practice environment. We provide credentialing assistance and a dedicated administrative team to handle scheduling, billing, and other administrative responsibilities, allowing our clinicians to focus on client care.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working some evening hours, with availability until 8:00 pm as needed.
Due to our growing client base and extensive waiting list, qualified clinicians can start seeing clients immediately.
Key Responsibilities
Provide quality mental health care to a diverse range of clients in a private practice setting. Manage clinical responsibilities while utilizing administrative support for scheduling and billing.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Associate Counselor/Licensed Social Worker (LAC/LSW) at Tree of Life Counseling Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,104 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Tree of Life Counseling Center ranks #9 of 14 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In New Jersey, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$78k (63 salary observations; 138 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (1,980 salary observations; 6,468 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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