Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Cornerstone Family Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Counselor – Sign-On Bonus, Productivity Bonus in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- service training to medical staff on mental health and substance use topics Rotate in a virtual on
Requirements
- graduate experience preferred Experience with children and adolescents strongly preferred Compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to serving underserved communities
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $65,000 – $82,000 annually (based on credentials) plus sign-on & productivity bonuses
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 28 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Cornerstone Family Healthcare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor at Cornerstone Family Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Counseling — Counselor Career Context
This Counseling position at Cornerstone Family Healthcare is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Cornerstone Family Healthcare lists compensation for this counselor position at $65k to $82k annually.
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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Middletown, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($65k–$82k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Diagnostic Evaluations, Psycho-social Assessments, Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Integrated Care, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: Provide diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy for a diverse caseload of patients facing mental health and substance use challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and provide in-service training to medical staff.
Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000, Productivity Bonus up to $10,000, 196 hours PTO, 56 hours Sick Time, 9 Paid Holidays, CME 7 hours + Stipend, Health Insurance, Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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