Pays $64K - $87K — Counselor market median is ~$73k (322 jobs)
Behavioral Health Therapist - Rapid Response
About the Role
Full-time 3rd shift (12am-8am) behavioral health therapist. $5,000 sign-on bonus. Manchester, NH.
Join The Mental Health Center as a Behavioral Health Therapist – Rapid Response, Sign-On Bonus in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsibilities consist of rapid response, face-to-face assessment, diagnostic screening, wrap-around safety planning, and interventions responsive to client goals, needs, and resources.
- The ability to work closely with the ED health care team, on-call psychiatrists ES Team, and referral sources is crucial to the provision of high-quality accessible services.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
- A valid driver’s license
- Automobile with liability insurance Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field. Job type: Full Time Skills and Competencies:
- Commitment to teamwork
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $64K - $87K
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with The Mental Health Center in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
In New Hampshire, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 53 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New Hampshire's cost-of-living index is 115.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state — New Hampshire ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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