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Parkerlife Health Group
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Regional Therapist (LSW) - Senior Care Options by Parker (Part time) #2544

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

LSW in Home Counselor - Middlesex County - Senior Care Options by Parker

Looking for an LSW for in home geriatric counseling. Minimum of 16 client hours weekly, Supervision for your Clinical hours is free with minimum caseload.

Hourly rate $45.00.

Benefits

  • Make your own schedule, with flexibility for more hours
  • Professional development assistance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Local clients

2025 was our third year in a row being recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" by NJBiz.com, one of the leading business journals in the state.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree and valid LSW in the state of NJ required
  • NJ drivers license in good standing required
  • Two (2) years of counseling experience preferred
  • EHR knowledge preferred
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season
  • ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
  • Optional medical, dental and vision plans; 15 paid days off, PTO buyback and bank; Pension Plan and 403b; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Tuition and wellness reimbursement; Life Insurance and Long Term Disability; Voluntary benefits; Eligibility for annual holiday bonus; Subsidized childcare available; Use of Parker gym and pool facilities; We are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer.

Parker Health Group, Inc.

You can make a difference in the field of aging services

At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment.

It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees.

We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!

Senior Care Options by Parker

Senior Care Options by Parker provides customized Geriatric Care Management services as well as Behavioral Health services by licensed social workers to individuals in their homes and communities across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

Program participants of both programs benefit from services offered in their own environment by our dedicated care partners who are committed to meeting their needs. Services will help support participants in maintaining independence in their own environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-home geriatric counseling and behavioral health services to individuals in their homes and communities. Support participants in maintaining independence through customized care management.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree and a valid LSW license in the state of New Jersey. A valid NJ driver's license and flu vaccination are mandatory, with two years of counseling experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementClinical SupervisionPatient Care

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 15% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Regional Therapist (LSW) - Senior Care Options by Parker (Part time) #2544 at Parkerlife Health Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work (Counseling) — ranked against 311 active Social Work (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 311 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Atlantic Highlands

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$806k
Typical market rent
$2,947/mo
Residents’ average commute
41 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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