ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - JERSEY CITY AREA

1 month ago
Jersey City, New Jersey$40KFull TimeGeneral Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY as a ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - JERSEY CITY AREA in United States. 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.

Key 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 collegial attitude and cooperative behavior with co
  • workers within department/program;

Requirements

  • 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 collegial attitude and cooperative behavior with co
  • workers within department/program;

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $40K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY as a ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - JERSEY CITY AREA.

Key Skills

Substance Use AssessmentTreatment Referral CoordinationCompliance MonitoringReport CompletionProgress Note TakingNJSAMS EntryWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSubstance Use Disorders KnowledgeTime ManagementReliabilityConsultation SeekingClient Status ReportingCase Conferencing
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - JERSEY CITY AREA at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Jersey City, 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
  • Transparent compensation ($40k–$40k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Assessment, Treatment Referral Coordination, Compliance Monitoring, Report Completion, Progress Note Taking, NJSAMS Entry, Written Communication, Verbal Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Assessment Counselor is responsible for completing substance use assessments for DCP&P caregivers and coordinating appropriate referrals for treatment services. Key duties include maintaining compliance with CPSAI guidelines, keeping DCP&P informed of client status, completing all necessary repo...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. 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 General Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY

Mental Health Care
Brick, NJ
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

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

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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