PER DIEM RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
Job Description
About the Role
Join PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY as a PER DIEM RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR in 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: $17.50/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY as a PER DIEM RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PER DIEM RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY 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.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $17.50/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $18 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in New Jersey.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Teamwork, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Handle With Care Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will observe and assist consumers in a residential setting, providing ongoing counseling for mental health services and supervising recreational activities. Essential functions include on-site support, communicating observations to the team, and participating in the development and coo...
Benefits package: Weekend Shift Differential, Evening Shift Differential. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
2mo ago
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