Associate Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$50k-$75k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Associate Mental Health Therapist
- Location: Columbus, OH
- Work Setting: Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
We are looking for an Associate Mental Health Therapist to provide supervised counseling services while working with other healthcare professionals involved in client care.
The position involves meeting with clients, documenting treatment progress, and communicating relevant clinical concerns through appropriate channels. You will complete assessments, help clients establish counseling goals, and participate in supervision to review treatment decisions.
When clients require additional services, you may assist with referrals or coordination in accordance with your professional responsibilities.
This role calls for someone who can manage routine counseling duties, communicate professionally with the care team, and recognize when a clinical matter requires guidance from a qualified supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide supervised counseling sessions to assigned clients.
- Conduct intake assessments and review client concerns.
- Develop and maintain treatment plans.
- Communicate relevant clinical information with authorized care team members.
- Assist with appropriate referrals and care coordination.
- Document counseling sessions and treatment progress.
- Participate in clinical supervision and case discussions.
- Follow confidentiality, documentation, and professional practice requirements.
- Master's degree in counseling or a qualifying mental health discipline.
- Appropriate state associate license, registration, or supervised-practice authorization.
- Eligibility to provide counseling under qualified supervision.
- Knowledge of counseling techniques and clinical assessment.
- Ability to maintain organized and accurate client records.
- Understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Apply for This Position
Please submit your resume and current associate credential for consideration.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related mental health discipline. Additionally, they must possess an appropriate state associate license or registration to practice under supervision.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 26% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 610 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · top 25% in mental health counseling | ranked against 777 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $50k–$75k | Mental Health Counseling median $88k (middle half $78k–$98k)113 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 76% remote · 26% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 327 in the last 30 days | 220 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 84/100 · #1 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index610 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Mental Health Counselor at Gotham Enterprises a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 777 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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