Lead Counselor

2 months ago
New Brunswick, New Jersey$50k–55kFull TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Easterseals New Jersey as a Lead Counselor – New Brunswick, NJ in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • based classes to increase consumer’s level of progression; skills training includes soft skills, health and wellness, workplace communication, and more. Creates required person
  • centered documentation and reports in accordance with state regulatory

Requirements

  • Tracks documentation and monitors goals within required timeframes and in accordance with regulations and ENJ policies.
  • Identifies, develops, and maintains a record of employer contacts and community resources.
  • Promotes positive public relations and community inclusion.
  • Provide participants support/transportation to networking sources to help gain further independence if needed.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Easterseals New Jersey in United States.

Key Skills

Caseload ManagementInterdisciplinary Team MeetingsIntake InterviewsOrientationsAssessmentsTraining DevelopmentIndividualized Employment PlansRehabilitation Skill TrainingCurriculum-Based ClassesSoft Skills TrainingHealth And Wellness TrainingWorkplace CommunicationDocumentationRegulatory ComplianceEmployer Contacts MaintenancePublic Relations
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Counselor at Easterseals New Jersey a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Rehabilitation physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

This Rehabilitation position at Easterseals 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

Easterseals New Jersey lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $55k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($50k–$55k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Caseload Management, Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, Intake Interviews, Orientations, Assessments, Training Development, Individualized Employment Plans, Rehabilitation Skill Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rehabilitation role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Counselor provides employment, habilitation, and community support services to people with disabilities, overseeing consumers to ensure a safe environment and managing a caseload to help them achieve employment goals. Key duties involve conducting assessments, developing training, creating ...

Benefits package: Competitive Pay & Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match, Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options, Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, and Employee Assistance Program, Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program, Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training. 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 Rehabilitation physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Easterseals New Jersey

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options
Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, and Employee Assistance Program
Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program
Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago