Pays $20.13-$20.72/hr — Counselor market median is ~$54k (26 jobs) · Above average in Mental Health Counseling for work-life (6.9/10, vs 499 in this specialty)
About the Role
Part-time resident counselor in a Syracuse group home. Supports adults with psychiatric disabilities. $20.13-$20.72/hr. No nights mentioned.
Join Loretto as a Resident Counselor – Part Time, No Nights in City of Syracuse, New York, United States. Under general supervision, the Residence Counselor is responsible for guidance and well-being of residents with psychiatric disabilities in a community residence (group home). Staff are teachers of skills with the goal of increasing resident’s independence.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $20.13 - $20.72/hr.
- Pension plan offered.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Gym Membership
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No call required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers no call requirements, day shifts only. Work with Loretto in City of Syracuse, New York, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Resident Counselor provides direct support and guidance to residents with psychiatric disabilities to foster independence and well-being. Responsibilities include implementing service plans, managing medications, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess a valid, clean NYS driver's license. Experience in human services or working with adults with mental health disabilities is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
In New York, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$80k (94 salary observations; 128 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (888 salary observations; 1,512 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Loretto ranks #13 of 14 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 40 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 23% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Resident Counselor - Part Time at Loretto a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 499 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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