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Gotham Enterprises
West Oakland, California

Associate Mental Health Counselor

Counselor 9.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $75K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Full-time Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-A) Wanted for a Federally Qualified Community Mental Health Clinic (FQHC) in West Oakland, CA.

The Community Mental Health Clinic is dedicated to offer treatment for the BIPOC community.

Patients at the FQHC Have Access To

  • Mental Health & Behavioral Health Services
  • Primary Care Medical Services
  • Physical Therapy
  • Dentistry
  • Registered Dietician

Child Care

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-A) to contribute to our mission of improving lives through quality mental health care.

As an LPCC-A at our organization, you will play a vital role in providing therapy and support to individuals. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment for both our clients and our staff, utilizing advanced practices and technologies to deliver exceptional care.

You will be collaborating with other members of the interdisciplinary team. There is a Psychiatrist on Staff who is the Medical Director.

You Will Be Treating Adults Clients Mainly For

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Grief & Loss
  • Women's Health Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Relationship Issues
  • ADHD
  • OCD

Patient Volume

You are expected to see about 5 patients a day

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Salary

$65,000 to $75,000 per year based on experience

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • 3 Weeks PTO
  • 8 Major US Holidays

What We Offer

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance.
  • Competitive salary with benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including individual and group therapy.
  • Support clients in overcoming personal challenges related to substance use.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records in compliance with regulations.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
  • Educate clients and families on resources and coping strategies.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology and Counseling from an accredited institution.
  • Active LPCC-A license in the State of California
  • Experience working with Adults
  • Knowledge, aware and cultural competency for the BIPOC community
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • 3 Weeks PTO
  • 8 Major US Holidays

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client SupportTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based InterventionsIndividual TherapySubstance Use SupportMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationClient EducationAdult Clients

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 691 active listings.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Mental Health Counselor 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 Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 357 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
41% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 9.3
Among the best 10% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 357 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Gotham Enterprises

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilmington, DE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
401K Plan
3 Weeks PTO
8 Major US Holidays
Flexible Scheduling