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Pyramid Healthcare
Hammonton, New Jersey, United States

Counselor Assistant

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$21-$25/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Job Description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary

Pyramid Healthcare’s Detox and Residential Treatment Center in Hammonton, NJ offers a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to help men and women achieve long-term recovery.

Our evidence-based treatment includes group therapy, individual counseling, and elective groups, all designed to support a smooth transition to a sober lifestyle. We prioritize easy access to care by striving for same-day admissions for withdrawal management and residential treatment.

The role is responsible for facilitating clinical support services for the program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with the philosophy of the program.

  • Shift: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm working weekends as needed
  • Pay: $21 - $25/hr

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop resident treatment planning goals through contact with clients, family, colleagues, and other staff.

  • Evaluate and address behavioral and emotional needs of clients.
  • Complete level of care assessments in a timely manner with the client.
  • Refer clients to the next appropriate aftercare upon completion of treatment.
  • Perform individual and process group therapy sessions, including preparing materials for sessions.
  • Communicate with referral sources and company representatives.
  • Participate in community meetings with clients.
  • Complete family sessions as necessary.
  • Receive phone calls from support staff as necessary regarding client behavioral and emotional needs.
  • Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients, including crisis intervention.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Education

A Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services field) or other related field.

Or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services field) or other related field.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.

We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.

COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More!

Want to Know More?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as psychology, social work, or counseling. The role requires the ability to provide trauma-informed care and support clients through various stages of recovery.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Behavioral healthCase managementDocumentationPatient assessmentAftercare planning

Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% 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 ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Addiction Counseling jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in addiction counselingranked against 114 Addiction Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$44k–$52kAddiction Counseling median $93k (middle half $61k–$100k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Counseling listings in New Jersey5 active115 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Addiction Counseling pay trend+13.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Pyramid Healthcare#14 of 17 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (114 Addiction Counseling listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor Assistant at Pyramid Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 114 active Addiction Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 21 employers
11
<$75k
7
$75k-90k
3
$90k-105k
3
$105k-120k
13
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
20%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$74k-$126k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

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#3

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Addiction Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 114 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities

Living in Hammonton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$400k
Median resident rent
$1,611/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.