Pays $43k — $31k below the Counselor market median of ~$74k (6 jobs)
ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - WARREN AREA
About the Role
Full-time assessment counselor for DCP&P caregivers. $43,000/year. Full benefits. Washington, NJ.
Join Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey as a Assessment Counselor – $43K, Full Benefits in Washington, New Jersey, United States. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $43,000 annually.
- 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)
- Staff Training and Development Opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey as a Assessment Counselor – $43K, Full Benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Assessment Counselor is responsible for conducting substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinating appropriate treatment referrals. They must also maintain accurate documentation, monitor client compliance, and communicate effectively with DCP&P staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree, Bachelor degree, or CADC certification. A valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 22% have no call, 50% 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).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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