Counselor Jobs in New York
Counselor Jobs in New York with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
846+ positions available
846+ Counselor Jobs in New York Available Now
These 630 roles pay ~$69k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Methadone Counselor
Montefiore Health SystemBronx, NY
Behavioral Health Therapist I - Outpatient Addiction Medicine
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Full Time, Day)
Rochester Regional HealthPotsdam, NY
Sexual Health Counselor
Harlem United Community AIDS CenterNew York, NY
Wellness Counselor (Behavioral Health)
Mental Health Association in Ulster CountyKingston, NY
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D) (Remote)
Brave HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote
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How New York Compares for Counselor Pay
New York against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in New York advertise $8k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $105k.
| State | Median pay | vs NY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (this page) | $70k | — | 5.4/10 | 2005 |
| Mississippi#1 | $105k | +$35k | 5.7/10 | 234 |
| Alaska#2 | $102k | +$33k | 5.5/10 | 147 |
| Vermontborders | $86k | +$16k | 6.3/10 | 64 |
| Massachusettsborders | $74k | +$4k | 5.3/10 | 1494 |
| New Jerseyborders | $74k | +$4k | 5.2/10 | 828 |
| Connecticutborders | $69k | −$1k | 5.7/10 | 515 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $65k | −$5k | 5.8/10 | 2131 |
“borders” = shares a border with New York; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in New York: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
New York offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in new york. With 846+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in New York on this page have an average score of 6.2/10, with 30% with no on-call requirements, 70% with no weekends, 15% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in new york include University of Rochester, Outreach Development, Rochester Regional Health, Brave Health, and more. Positions span counselor jobs new york. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in new york, BetterHelp (score: 95.2/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.2% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,156+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in New York.
How much do counselors earn in New York?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 30% with no on-call and 70% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in New York right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include University of Rochester, Outreach Development, Rochester Regional Health, Brave Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in new york are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 846 counselors positions in New York listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in New York
OOS Management36 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Outreach Development36 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Helio Health24 open roles here · WLB 56/100Liberty Resources / Liberty POST16 open roles here · WLB 77/100
LifeStance Health16 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Northeast Family Services16 open roles here · WLB 80/100
Transitional Services For New York16 open roles here · WLB 72/100Northwell14 open roles here · WLB 70/100