COUNSELOR AIDE - HUNTERDON AREA
Listed compensation
$38k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $38k | Counselor median $72k (middle half $59k–$74k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$34k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in New Jersey | 21 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All counselor listings in New Jersey | 323 active | 13,226 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% remote · 36% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 815 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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