ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - WARREN AREA

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo 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 415 E Washington Avenue, Washington Jew 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
  • Valid New Jersey Drivers 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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Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Substance use assessmentTreatment referral coordinationCase managementReport writingDocumentationClient monitoringProfessionalismTime management

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

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).

How many Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$40k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in New Jersey338 active13,712 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 30% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Counselor pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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<$75k
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$105k-120k
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$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
51%
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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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 364 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey

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 Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance)

Living in Washington

Typical market rent
$2,008/mo≈ 56% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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