Remote Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LMHC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Remote Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – New York
Position Details
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Compensation: $115,000–$120,000 annually
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Position Overview
We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide high-quality behavioral health services to clients across New York. The position involves supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups with a range of mental health concerns while maintaining a consistent standard of clinical care. The successful candidate will bring strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and a collaborative approach to treatment.
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and identify treatment priorities
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs and clinical presentation
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals, couples, families, and groups
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to support coordinated and effective care
- Monitor client progress and modify treatment approaches when clinically appropriate
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Uphold applicable ethical, confidentiality, and professional standards
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
- Active New York license (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT).
- A minimum of two years of clinical counseling experience.
- Background in trauma, addiction, or family therapy is a plus.
- Strong ethical understanding and excellent communication skills.
- Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Matching 401(k) retirement savings.
- Paid holidays and vacation days.
- Additional benefits, including life insurance.
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Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for diverse client groups. They are also responsible for providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and maintaining accurate, compliant clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess an active New York license such as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT. A minimum of two years of clinical counseling experience is required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 662 active listings.
Of the 45 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 42% have no call, 82% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.3 / 10 · top 5% in mental health counseling | ranked against 783 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$120k | Mental Health Counseling median $94k (middle half $83k–$96k)89 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 56% remote · 42% no call · 82% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +18.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 83/100 | Top Employers work-life index662 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LMHC) at Gotham Enterprises a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 783 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
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