Personal Counselor - New Jersey
Job Description
About the Role
Join Berkeley College as a Personal Counselor – College Mental Health in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide culturally competent short
- term individual and group counseling.
- Provide crisis intervention, assessment, and counseling services to students.
- Assist in creating ADA accommodation plans for students with disabilities.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited university in counseling, social work. Additional Qualifications
- Must hold an active unrestricted license to practice clinically in the State of New Jersey (e. g. LPC/LAC, LCSW/LSW).
- Working knowledge of the DSM 5
- TR. Diagnostic privileges are preferred but not mandatory.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $58K - $65K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Berkeley College as a Personal Counselor – College Mental Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Personal Counselor - New Jersey at Berkeley College a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at Berkeley College is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Berkeley College lists compensation for this physician position at $58k to $65k annually.
This is approximately 35% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Newark, New Jersey.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($58k–$65k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Individual counseling, Group counseling, ADA accommodation planning, Clinical documentation, Referral management, Public speaking, Mental health training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Personal Counselor provides short-term individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psycho-educational workshops to students. They also collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure student well-being and assist in developing ADA accommodation plans.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
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