Youth Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (ACT Program)
Listed compensation
$59k-$77k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | On-Call Rotation Required
Location: Glen Cove, NY | Travel Throughout Nassau County
Salary: Limited Permit: $58,695/year | LMSW: $67,886/year | LMHC/LCSW: $77,041/year
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals living with mental illness? CEC Health Care, a leading not-for-profit organization in Nassau County, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.
Our mission is to help adults diagnosed with serious mental illness achieve independence, self-determination, and wellness. As a member of our dynamic, multidisciplinary ACT team, you will play a vital role in delivering person-centered, community-based mental health services that empower clients to Aspire Higher.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mobile, community-based mental health counseling and support throughout Nassau County.
- Provide individual and group counseling to youth and young adults, supporting emotional and behavioral wellness.
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and develop individualized recovery plans. Collaborate with clients to build skills that support recovery and long-term goal achievement.
- Deliver family psychoeducation (individually and in groups) to enhance communication and strengthen support systems.
- Integrate natural supports and community resources into treatment with client consent.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and integrate services.
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of support services and adjust interventions as needed.
- Participate in on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 crisis response coverage.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, required.
- Current NYS License or Limited Permit in LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC.
- Valid NYS driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Nassau County.
- At least one year of experience working in behavioral health with a focus on health and wellness initiatives, preferred.
Why Join CEC Health Care?
- Supportive and mission-driven work culture
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Meaningful work helping individuals build healthier, more independent lives
Apply today and help make a lasting impact in your community.
An Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (ACT Program) at ACLD a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,472 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 24% have no call, 74% 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 ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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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- No weekends
- Includes call
Living in Glen Cove
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $791k≈ 13.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,732/mo≈ 76% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.