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Preferred Behavioral Health Group
Flemington, New Jersey

COUNSELOR AIDE - HUNTERDON AREA

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38k

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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 for consideration!

Job Title: Counselor Aide

Program: CPSAI

Location: Hunterdon Office - Flemington New Jersey

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $37,500.00

Job Description/Summary

The Counselor Aide is responsible for receiving and scheduling referrals for DCP&P involved adults. The Counselor Aide must be highly organized to keep manage office calendar, distribute urine drug screen results, complete paperwork with clients and maintain all required logs. The Counselor Aide works in a supportive role to the Assessment Counselor, and is comfortable working as a team. The Counselor Aide also collects random urine drugs screens as requested by DCP&P.

Responsibilities

  • Handle all aspects of the referral process, receive and schedule incoming referrals
  • Collect urine drug screens in accordance with Chain of Custody procedure
  • Conduct home visits as needed and complete chain of custody drug screens.
  • Transport clients as instructed and responsible for maintaining the vehicle.

Competencies

  • Proficiently communicates - written and verbal
  • Highly organized
  • Knowledge of Addictions Preferred.

Qualifications

  • Education - High School Diploma
  • License - Valid NJ Driver's License in good standing

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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Key Skills

Office administrationRecord keepingUrine drug screeningChain of custody proceduresClient transportationCommunicationAddiction knowledge

Behavioral Health — 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 ~$38k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $34k 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 Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 36% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

What does the Counselor market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$38kCounselor median $72k (middle half $59k–$74k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$34k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in New Jersey21 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All counselor listings in New Jersey323 active13,226 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 36% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings815 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New Jersey figures use all counselors: too few New Jersey Behavioral Health postings state pay.

Top Counselor Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 21 employers
10
<$80k
7
$80k-95k
3
$95k
12
$110k-125k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
23%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Preferred Behavioral Health Group

Mental Health Care
Brick, NJ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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 (Vision, Aflac, Pet Insurance)

Living in Flemington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k≈ 15.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,676/mo≈ 86% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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