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Oswego, New York

Counselor - Liverpool Community Residence - Per Diem

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsPer 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 supportDaily life skills assistanceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMultidisciplinary teamwork

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).

Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$49k–$66kCounselor median $66k (middle half $47k–$83k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$54k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in New York829 active13,728 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 32% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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9
<$55k
9
$55k-65k
3
$65k-75k
2
$75k-85k
3
$85k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
5%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 31 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Oswego

Typical market rent
$1,291/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Syracuse, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.