MEDICAL COUNSELOR-(Direct Support Professional)

Community Mainstreaming Associates

2 months ago

New York$21.50/hrFull TimeCounseling Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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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

$21.5/hr. M-F 8-4. Paid holidays. Health and dental. Supportive team. Make a difference. Every day.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No night shifts No weekend work No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

* Provide first aid and emergency medical treatment.
* Conduct monthly medical and medication audits with the RN.
* Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication; this is a condition of employment.

Requirements

* Valid NYS Driver’s License and ability to pass background checks.
* High school diploma or GED, plus 2+ years of experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
* AMAP certification.
* Smartphone required.

Benefits & Compensation

* Familiarity with electronic health records.
* Dental Benefits: Employer-paid.
* Vision Plan
* Accident Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Pet Insurance

Work Schedule

* Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
* Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year.
Work Hours/Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MEDICAL COUNSELOR-(Direct Support Professional) at Community Mainstreaming Associates a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Counseling Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Counseling Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Counseling Psychology position at Community Mainstreaming Associates 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.

Nationally, Counseling Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $85k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $120k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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: $44720 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in 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
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($45k–$45k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403(B) Retirement Plan with 5% Match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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