Pays from $56,000 — Counselor market median is ~$70k (12 jobs)
About the Role
Work with seniors. No admin tasks. No cancellations. No no-shows. $56-90K + uncapped bonus. Sign-on up to $6K. Flexible daytime hours.
Join SENIOR CARE THERAPY as a Licensed Professional Counselor in West Milford, New Jersey. Licensed Professional Counselor LPC Are you passionate about working with an underserved and rewarding population? Looking for a clinical role without the administrative burden, and one that offers real work-life balance?
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions for patients in a subacute or skilled nursing facility.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and cognitive decline.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the needs of each patient.
- Collaborate with facility staff, interdisciplinary teams, and family members to support patient care.
Requirements
- Effective oral and written communication in English.
- Basic proficiency with technology, including electronic health records (EHR).
- Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to regulatory compliance.
- Ability to provide in-person services at assigned facilities, up to 45 minutes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: from $56,000
- Signing bonus: $6,000.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with SENIOR CARE THERAPY in West Milford, New Jersey.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Geriatrics — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 22% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Senior Care Therapy ranks #10 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor at SENIOR CARE THERAPY a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Counseling — ranked against 12,720 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.1/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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