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Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York

Primary Therapist (Full Time) - Outpatient

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63K - $80K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: 81 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SUMMARY As a Licensed Primary Therapist, you are an important resource and trusted confidant for each patient, providing treatment while allowing the patient the highest quality of life.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters Degree in Human Services field required. Two years of mental health experience preferred. New Graduates: Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.

Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date. Required Licensure / Certification Skills: LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT or PhD, or permit holder in one of these professions required. Limited permit or license required within 1 year of hire.

ATTRIBUTES Compassionate, warm and patient focused Strong analytical and critical thinking ability Ability to multitask, plan and balance multiple responsibilities Two (2) years of relevant experience preferred RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment.

Interview and observe patients to form assessment; document findings Relationship Development.

Establish a therapeutic alliance with each patient; collaborate with patient and other resources to review objectives and outcomes of care; focus on the patient’s needs and provide a structured process for patient to reach objectives Treatment Plan Development.

Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan that integrates initial assessment; coordinate care with primary medical providers; continually evaluate and revise treatment plan based on most current assessment Caseload Management.

Maintain a dynamic caseload and ensure quality care throughout each case EDUCATION: MS (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$63,000.00 - $80,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14608 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.

Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond.

The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for conducting patient assessments and establishing therapeutic alliances to meet care objectives. They must develop and revise comprehensive treatment plans while managing a dynamic caseload of patients.

Requirements

A Master's degree in a Human Services field and a valid license (such as LCSW, LMHC, or LCAT) are required. Two years of mental health experience is preferred, though new graduates may be considered with proper documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningAnalytical ThinkingMultitaskingClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Therapist (Full Time) - Outpatient at Rochester Regional Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,026 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Rochester Regional Health ranks #19 of 25 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rochester Regional Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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