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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in New Jersey

Clinical and counseling psychologists assess and treat mental health conditions through interviews, observation, and psychological testing. They work in private practices, hospitals, clinics, universities, and community mental health centers In New Jersey the median pay is $127,090 a year, 26% above the national median of $100,580.

$127,090median pay in New Jersey, per year
$64,780–$166,490middle half earn
2,700employed in New Jersey
$100,580U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

262open roles like this on employer career sites, 8 in New Jersey or remote
2employers hiring
36posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in New Jersey and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive LearningMonitoring

Knowledge areas

PsychologyTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceSociology and Anthropology

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Licenses and training in New Jersey

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O*NET-SOC 19-3033.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.