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Pays $43,000 — $30k below the Counselor market median of ~$73k (7 jobs)

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Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey
Wayne, New Jersey

BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - WAYNE AREA

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time assessment counselor in Wayne, NJ. Conducts substance use assessments for DCP&P. Salary $43,000.

Join Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey as a Bilingual Assessment Counselor – Wayne Area in Wayne, New Jersey. 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: $43,000
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Prescription Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey as a Bilingual Assessment Counselor – Wayne Area.

Key Responsibilities

The Assessment Counselor is responsible for conducting substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinating appropriate treatment referrals. They must also maintain accurate client records, monitor compliance, and communicate effectively with DCP&P staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate or Bachelor's degree, or a CADC certification. Proficiency in written and verbal communication is required, and bilingual skills in Spanish are considered a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Substance use assessmentReferral coordinationCase managementTrauma informed careReport writingNJSAMSCommunicationBilingualSpanishCompliance monitoringDocumentation

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey

Mental Health Care
Brick, NJ
201-500 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

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

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