Counselor - Liverpool Community Residence - Per Diem

CounselorIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$23.77–$31.95 /hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

New Pay Scale

  • Rotating schedule which includes a weekend and holiday rotation.
  • A valid NYS drivers license is required

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct and indirect services to clients and families.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure

  • High School diploma/GED with 4 + years experience in human services, OR
  • Associates degree with 1– 3 years experience in human services, OR

B.S. degree with 0 years experience. Liberal Arts degree in human service-related field preferred.

CASAC certification a plus.

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.

Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements

  • Current BLS/CPR certification and First Aid training.
  • A valid New York State drivers license is required.
  • Will maintain yearly in-service training.

Work Environment and Hazards

Clinical setting. Exposure class I – routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

Physical Demands

Medium work: must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push and pull. Physical demands required to help in physical restraint of a pat

Pay Range: $23.77 - $31.95

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for providing direct and indirect services to clients and their families within a clinical setting. They must also participate in orientation, continuing education, and maintain competency in population-specific care.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma with 4+ years of experience, an associate degree with 1-3 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree. A valid New York State driver's license and current BLS/CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Client servicesCrisis interventionDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Liverpool Community Residence - Per Diem at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,314 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 42 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 26% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
51%
Loan repayment
17%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Rotating schedule
Weekend and holiday rotation