Counselor Assistant

8 days ago
United States$20.64/hrPart TimeCounselor
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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 Behavioral Health Services North Inc as a Counselor Assistant in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Orientation
  • Case Management
  • Basic Crisis Response
  • With Intensive Supervision:

Requirements

  • Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Experience in or knowledge of alcohol/substance abuse delivery system preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software and in maintenance of electronic records/charts
  • CPR certification within 6 months of employment

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $20.64/hr.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Friday, Sat, Sun overnights 10p-8am schedule.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Behavioral Health Services North Inc in United States.

Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Counselor Assistant position at Behavioral Health Services North includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Behavioral Health Services North 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.

Compensation Analysis

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: $21 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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: Case Management, Crisis Response, Intake, Psycho-education, Care Coordination, Reporting And Recordkeeping, Microsoft Office, Electronic Records Maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Assist residents of an OASAS licensed community residence in maintaining sobriety and developing skills for independent living. Perform duties including screening, case management, and care coordination under supervision.

Benefits package: Personalized Health Coverage, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Coaching For Growth, Training Opportunities, Continuous Learning, Mentorship, Internal Education Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Behavioral Health Services North

Mental Health Care
Plattsburgh, NY
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Benefits & Perks

Personalized Health Coverage
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Coaching For Growth
Training Opportunities
Continuous Learning
Mentorship
Internal Education Opportunities

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

Part Time

Posted

8d ago