Counselor - Liverpool Community Residence - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$23.77-$31.95/hr
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description
- Counselor - Liverpool Community Residential - Per Diem
- Location: Liverpool, NY
- Schedule: 24 Hour Program - All Shifts Needed
- Pay Range: $23.77 - $31.95
If you are looking for an exciting role in Mental Health and being part of a supportive team, this could be your opportunity!
Position Summary
This is a 10-bed residential group home located in Liverpool, NY. Per diem counselors would assist residents in daily life skills, community resource integration, medication management, and other life skills. Schedules consists of day, evening, weekend and overnight shifts. Currently looking for a candidate who has open availability for all types of shifts!
Qualifications
We welcome candidates from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds.
Applicants Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED with at least four years of experience in human services.
- Associate degree with one to three years of experience in human services.
- Bachelor's degree with no prior human services experience required.
- CASAC Certification is a Plus.
A degree in psychology, social work, human services, or a related field is preferred but not required when other qualifications are met.
A degree in psychology, social work, human services, or a related field is preferred but not required when other qualifications are met.
Additional Requirements
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification and First Aid training, or ability to meet organizational certification requirements.
- Valid New York State driver's license is required.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push and pull.
- Pay Range: $23.77 - $31.95
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Counselors assist residents in a 10-bed group home with daily life skills, community resource integration, and medication management. They are expected to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team across rotating shifts.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Mental Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 32% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $49k–$66k | Counselor median $66k (middle half $47k–$83k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$54k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in New York | 829 active | 13,728 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 32% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment829 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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