Per-Diem Counselor

POSTGRADUATE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEAL

8 days ago

Brooklyn, New York$18.04/hrPer Diem / PRNMental Health Counseling

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Postgraduate Center for Mental Health as a Per-Diem Counselor – Entry Level, $18.04/hr in United States. Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: 177 Columbia St Res and HHCC - Brooklyn, NY 11231Education Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.04 - $18.

Key Responsibilities

-, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as assigned by the Program Director or Regional Director for Residential Services.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent is required, college degree or 2 years of college in a mental health field desired.

Minimum two years’ experience working as a counselor in a residential, mental health or related setting.

Education may be substituted for some experience.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $18.04/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Postgraduate Center for Mental Health as a Per-Diem Counselor – Entry Level, $18.04/hr.

Key Skills

CounselingCrisis InterventionService Plan ImplementationCase Record DocumentationMedication ManagementGroup LeadershipDe-escalation TechniquesSafety MonitoringHousekeepingFire DrillsClient SupportRole ModelingCustomer Service

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per-Diem Counselor at POSTGRADUATE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEAL a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

Mental Health Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Counseling position at POSTGRADUATE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEAL 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

Stated compensation: $18.04/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $18 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Service Plan Implementation, Case Record Documentation, Medication Management, Group Leadership, De-escalation Techniques, Safety Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.

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