Residential Counselor Salary in Paramus, New Jersey

Residential Counselor Salary in Paramus, NJ

How much does a Residential Counselor make in Paramus, NJ? The average Residential Counselor salary in Paramus, NJ is $81,440 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,903 and $90,017. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $59,399 Paramus,NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $69,903 Paramus,NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $81,440 Paramus,NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $90,017 Paramus,NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $97,825 Paramus,NJ March 26, 2024
25% $69,903 10% $59,399 90% $97,825 75% $90,017 $81,440 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Residential Counselor ?

A mental health counselor (MHC), or counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. They may help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. This title excludes "Social Workers", "Psychiatrists", and "Psychologists"....

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  • Oaks Integrated Care Inc. - Trenton, NJ
    Join our team today where you will immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come. As a Residential Counselor, you will work to work within our c...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • CBH Care - Morris Plains, NJ
    Responsibilities. Oversees the daily functions of the group home by ensuring consumers are provided a safe, clean, and adequate living environment. Provide...
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  • WRIGHT INDEPENDENT LIFE OPTION - Maplewood, NJ
    Job Description. Job Description. Wright Independent Life Options (WILO NJ) is a company that sets out to provide independent living options for adults wit...
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  • Career Opportunity Development, Inc. - Egg Harbor City, NJ
    Job Description. Job Description. Career Opportunity Development, Inc. For 50 years, Career Opportunity Development, Inc. (CODI) has provided rewarding car...
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  • SERV Behavioral Health System - Plainfield, NJ
    Job Description. Job Description. . SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or. int...
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  1. This Job:

    Residential Counselor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Assisted Living Program Administrator

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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