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New Jersey

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Real House Behavioral Health Services is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and motivated Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our team in a full-time, in-person role. This position provides counseling, case management, and clinical support services to individuals participating in behavioral health and recovery programs throughout New Jersey.

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges and thrives in a collaborative, client-centered environment.

Position Type: Full-Time

  • In-Person Position
  • Monday – Friday Schedule
  • Some evenings or flexibility may be required based on program needs

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group counseling services to clients
  • Conduct assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Monitor client progress and coordinate appropriate interventions
  • Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and program leadership
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning
  • Provide crisis intervention and support when necessary
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, licensing standards, and Company policies
  • Participate in required trainings and professional development activities

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required
  • Active New Jersey license required (LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, or LCADC preferred)
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse treatment preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Requirements

  • Successful completion of criminal background check
  • Drug and alcohol screening
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • Valid driver’s license preferred
  • Ability to comply with all Company policies, procedures, and training requirements

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Professional development and training opportunities

Meaningful Work in a Mission-driven Organization

Real House Behavioral Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual CounselingHIPAA ComplianceInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 26% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Real House a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
95%
Loan repayment
33%
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Real House

Health and Human Services
Montclair, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Professional development