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Tree of Life Counseling Center
Princeton, New Jersey

Licensed Associate Counselor/Licensed Social Worker (LAC/LSW)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$71k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 37m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Description
  • Licensed Associate Counselor
  • Job Type: Full-Time

About Tree of Life Counseling Center

Tree of Life Counseling Center, LLC is a family-owned and operated mental health private practice serving the community since 2016. Headquartered in Freehold, NJ, with an additional location in Princeton, we are a growing practice made up of a dedicated team of clinicians and administrative professionals.

We provide a warm, welcoming environment where clinicians can focus on what they do best—providing quality care to their clients. Our two locations offer more than 50 therapy rooms, including specialized spaces such as group rooms, children's craft rooms, and sand-tray therapy spaces.

Our clinicians work with a diverse range of clients and specialize in areas including anxiety, trauma, family concerns, LGBTQ+ support, EMDR, and more. We are in-network with most major insurance panels and have a growing waiting list of clients seeking services.

What We Offer

  • Guaranteed base salary of $50,000-$60,000 for full-time employees
  • Flat-rate compensation ranging from $45-$59/hour for provisionally licensed clinicians
  • Flat-rate compensation ranging from $60–$75/hour for fully licensed clinicians
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Free $50,000 life insurance
  • CEU reimbursement
  • Credentialing assistance
  • Dedicated office staff to support scheduling, billing, and credentialing
  • Fully furnished therapy offices
  • Paperless office environment
  • Telehealth capabilities
  • Access to clinical supervision and ongoing support
  • Monday–Friday office availability
  • Coffee bar with snacks and unlimited coffee
  • Lunch & Learns and professional development opportunities
  • Team outings and other opportunities to connect with colleagues
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment

Why Join Tree of Life?

At Tree of Life, we believe clinicians do their best work when they have the support, resources, and flexibility they need to provide meaningful care. Our administrative team manages the day-to-day operational responsibilities, while our clinicians are supported by a collaborative team and welcoming office environment.

If you are looking for a practice where you can focus on your clients while being part of a growing and supportive clinical community, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

About the Position

We are currently seeking full-time licensed counselors to join our Freehold and Princeton teams.

This full-time position offers a 30-35 hour work week with a guaranteed base salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive practice environment. We provide credentialing assistance and a dedicated administrative team to handle scheduling, billing, and other administrative responsibilities, allowing our clinicians to focus on client care.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working some evening hours, with availability until 8:00 pm as needed.

Due to our growing client base and extensive waiting list, qualified clinicians can start seeing clients immediately.

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality mental health care to a diverse range of clients within a private practice setting. Manage clinical documentation and participate in a collaborative team environment while utilizing provided administrative support.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mental health counselingClinical assessmentAnxiety treatmentTrauma-informed careFamily therapyCrisis interventionTreatment planningTime managementCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Associate Counselor/Licensed Social Worker (LAC/LSW) at Tree of Life Counseling Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Tree of Life Counseling Center ranks #11 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 26% 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 ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Princeton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$801k
Typical market rent
$3,456/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Tree of Life Counseling Center

Mental Health Care
Freehold, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary of $50,000-$60,000
Flat-rate compensation $45-$59/hour for provisionally licensed
Flat-rate compensation $60–$75/hour for fully licensed
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Free $50,000 life insurance
CEU reimbursement
Credentialing assistance