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Preferred Behavioral Health Group
Flemington, New Jersey

BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR - WAYNE AREA

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43k

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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 assessmentCase managementReferral coordinationReport writingSubstance use disorders knowledge

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Counselor by the numbers
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 Jersey330 active13,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Counselor listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment330 active listings, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Benefits & Perks

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 (Vision, Aflac, Pet Insurance)

Living in Flemington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k≈ 13.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,676/mo≈ 75% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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