Associate Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$65K - $75K
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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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
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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