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Gotham Enterprises
Watertown, New York · Remote OK

Remote Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LMHC)

LMFT 9.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionTrauma-informed careAddiction counselingEthical standardsMultidisciplinary collaboration

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.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.3 / 10 · top 5% in mental health counselingranked against 783 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$115k–$120kMental Health Counseling median $94k (middle half $83k–$96k)89 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 56% remote · 42% no call · 82% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Mental Health Counseling pay trend+18.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Gotham Enterprisessilver tier, 83/100Top Employers work-life index662 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (783 Mental Health Counseling listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Counselor Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 13 employers
6
<$80k
5
$80k-95k
3
$95k-110k
11
$110k-125k
4
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 9.3
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 783 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Remote
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About Gotham Enterprises

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilmington, DE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Life insurance