BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - WAYNE AREA

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey.

PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today!

Job Title: CPSAI Assessment Counselor

Program: CPSAI

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Main Office Willowbrook Blvd. Wayne New Jersey

Salary $43,000.00

Job Description/Summary

The CPSAI Assessment Counselor is responsible for completing substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinating appropriate referrals for treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Thoroughly completes all assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and demonstrates reliability with consistent follow up;
  • Complies with work schedule as negotiated with supervisor;
  • Demonstrates professional attitude and cooperative behavior with co-workers within department/program;
  • Seeks appropriate and timely consultation from supervisor, and takes initiative to report relevant issues to supervisor;
  • Plans and coordinates all substance abuse services and monitors compliance;
  • Keeps DCP&P informed of client status according to CPSAI guidelines and providing DCP&P with appropriate notifications that require their signature;
  • Completes all reports in a timely manner and obtains DCP&P signature on all necessary forms. Provides copies of these forms to DCP&P;
  • Completes Progress Notes (including Initial Assessment Note) and all communication with client and case conferences with DCP&P;
  • Submits monthly tracking form to Administrative Assistant within the first week of the month;
  • Enters referrals into NJSAMS upon receipt and update accordingly, level of care changes and discharge;

Competencies

  • Proficiently communicates - written and verbal
  • Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Qualifications

Education Associates, Bachelors Degree or CADC

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
  • Staff Training and Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Bonus program

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Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Substance Use AssessmentCase CoordinationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSpanish BilingualismClinical DocumentationReferral Management

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 16% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - WAYNE AREA at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 549 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 549 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k≈ 16.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,593/mo≈ 72% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey

Mental Health Care
Brick, NJ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Prescription Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance