Associate Behavioral Health Counselor

This Associate Behavioral Health Counselor position at Northwell includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Clinical Psychology position at Northwell is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote counselor positions in Clinical Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Northwell lists compensation for this counselor position at $66k to $84k annually.

This is approximately 21% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This is a fully remote counselor position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Key skills and qualifications: Peer Support, Crisis Counseling, Psychotherapy, Case Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Marriage and Family Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provides peer support and therapeutic interventions to behavioral health consumers experiencing psychosis to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery. Collaborates with clinical teams to develop recovery plans and manage complex care linkages to community services.