Counselor Salaries in New Jersey
$54,410
The average salary for Counselor jobs near New Jersey is $54,410.*
Top Counselor jobs near New Jersey
View AllStudent Counselor (MSW Student Advisor)
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
Assesses and prioritizes the immediate needs of all stakeholders with patience, confidentiality and good judgement ensuring the right answer or point of contact…
$68,278.48 a year
Therapist II
RWJ Somerset
Somerville, NJ
Clinical Documentation: Complete accurate and timely electronic health record documentation for all assessments, therapy sessions, and treatment plans in…
$64,500 - $80,700 a year
Co-Occurring Substance Use Clinician
Somerset County NJ
Bridgewater, NJ
Possession of valid NJ driver’s license. Master’s degree in social work or equivalent from an accredited graduate program. Must have an LAC or LSW.
$55,000 - $82,500 a year
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Elizabeth Public Schools
Elizabeth, NJ
WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR. Competitive benefits package including sick leave, vacation days, personal days,.
$82,590 - $132,157 a year
IDRC Counselor
Somerset County NJ
Somerville, NJ
Provide didactic education during a 12-hour class, utilizing state-approved curriculum. Complete on-site screenings of all class participants/clients to…
$25 - $30 an hour
Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) Available 10/1/26
Bernards Township School District
Basking Ridge, NJ
The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting students' emotional, social, and academic well-being.
$65,010 - $82,812 a year
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Highest paying cities for Counselor
- New York, NY472 jobs
- Philadelphia, PA381 jobs
- Brooklyn, NY324 jobs
- Bronx, NY282 jobs
- Queens, NY102 jobs
- Staten Island, NY52 jobs
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