Mental Health Counselor
How this pay compares
This posting states $70 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $45 an hour, the middle half $33.49–$57.83, across 39 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $30.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 76.6%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.61x · Clicks 32
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 59.0% · Stating an hourly rate 43.4%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 5 Nov 2026. Every figure for Mental health and social work jobs
About the job
"LSMNJ is a very cohesive company that truly values their employees. There is a heart to this company that truly cares and practices it's mission statement from the C level that includes all employees, on a day to day basis. I am proud to work here and to be part of this LSMNJ Team!"
"All the managers are very friendly and always listen to our problems and find solutions to it."
"I feel that this is a great place to work because we are not just co workers we are a family who loves and care about our fellow peers."
"Employees in Hospice are close knit and genuinely care about each other and our patients."
Those are real statements from real employees at Journey Hospice.
We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....
Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a per diem (as needed) Mental Health Counselor/Therapist to serve our Hospice Clients. This position requires day time availability (during the week).
General Responsibilities
This is a professional role tasked with delivering a broad spectrum of psychosocial services to individuals nearing the end of life and their families. This includes conducting thorough psychosocial assessments and continually evaluating the emotional and social needs of both patients and their families. The main duty of this position is to offer comprehensive mental health counseling and support to individuals and their families who are facing end-of-life care.
Basic Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications:
Master’s degree or Higher in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
Current Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience providing mental health counseling services preferably in a hospice care or palliative care setting.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working condition and have automobile insurance in accordance with New Jersey/Pennsylvania laws.
We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated should apply.
LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey hires nurses, nursing assistants and therapists in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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