BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - WAYNE AREA

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43,000

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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.

PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today!

Job Title: CPSAI Assessment Counselor

Program: CPSAI

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Main Office Willowbrook Blvd. Wayne New Jersey

Salary $43,000.00

Job Description/Summary

The CPSAI Assessment Counselor is responsible for completing substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinating appropriate referrals for treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Thoroughly completes all assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and demonstrates reliability with consistent follow up;
  • Complies with work schedule as negotiated with supervisor;
  • Demonstrates professional attitude and cooperative behavior with co-workers within department/program;
  • Seeks appropriate and timely consultation from supervisor, and takes initiative to report relevant issues to supervisor;
  • Plans and coordinates all substance abuse services and monitors compliance;
  • Keeps DCP&P informed of client status according to CPSAI guidelines and providing DCP&P with appropriate notifications that require their signature;
  • Completes all reports in a timely manner and obtains DCP&P signature on all necessary forms. Provides copies of these forms to DCP&P;
  • Completes Progress Notes (including Initial Assessment Note) and all communication with client and case conferences with DCP&P;
  • Submits monthly tracking form to Administrative Assistant within the first week of the month;
  • Enters referrals into NJSAMS upon receipt and update accordingly, level of care changes and discharge;

Competencies

  • Proficiently communicates - written and verbal
  • Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Qualifications

Education Associates, Bachelors Degree or CADC

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
  • Staff Training and Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Bonus program

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Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Substance use assessmentReferral coordinationCase managementReport writingCompliance monitoringDocumentation

Substance Use Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 58% have no call, 84% 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 ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Counselor market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$40k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in New Jersey336 active13,600 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 58% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Counselor pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 19 employers
4
<$65k
9
$65k-75k
5
$75k-85k
2
$85k-95k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
24%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$60k-$90k
#2

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

PrimeCare Medical · Towson, Maryland

$75k-$85k
#3

Outpatient Addiction Counselor / Therapist LMAC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT

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#4

Licensed Therapist, Substance Use Disorders– Full Time (PA)

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+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Below most Substance Use Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 43 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey

Mental Health Care
Brick, NJ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Prescription Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance

Living in Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$706k≈ 16.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,877/mo≈ 80% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.