Behavioral Health Counselor

4 days ago
Salamanca, New York$29.04/hrFull TimeClinical Psychology
✓ No Call

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Seneca Nation Health System as a Behavioral Health Counselor – No Weekends, No Holidays in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • admission screening and aftercare counseling in conjunction with community

Requirements

  • admission screening and aftercare counseling in conjunction with community
  • R, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT with 1
  • Time Minimum Experience Experienced

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $29.04/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Seneca Nation Health System in United States.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyMental health assessmentSubstance abuse counselingCase managementTreatment planningCrisis interventionClinical interviewingGroup therapyIndividual therapyFamily therapyElectronic health recordsHIPAA complianceTrauma-informed careAddiction educationReferral coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor at Seneca Nation Health System a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Seneca Nation Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $29.04/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $29 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Salamanca, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Mental health assessment, Substance abuse counseling, Case management, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Clinical interviewing, Group therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provides comprehensive outpatient psychotherapy and case management services for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and treatment plans.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Vacation, PTO, 16 Paid Holidays, 401k with 5% Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Clinical Psychology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Seneca Nation Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Salamanca, New York
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Vacation
PTO
16 Paid Holidays
401k with 5% Match
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago

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