Behavioral Health Counselor (LMSW or LMHC)

5 days ago
New Yorkup to $67,630Full TimeClinical Psychology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Hope House, Inc. as a Behavioral Health Counselor – M-F Schedule, $67K in [object Object]. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload and provide treatment services to adolescents, adults, and families.
  • Conduct intakes and assessments and make appropriate treatment recommendations.
  • Conduct individual sessions to provide substance abuse treatment, education, support, and advocacy.
  • Facilitate group therapy.

Requirements

  • and duties, which may be inherent to the job.
  • LMSW or LMHC required.
  • Limited permit accepted.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in substance abuse counseling and experience with multiple age groups and various treatment modalities required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $67K
  • 25 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Hope House, Inc. in [object Object].

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingCaseload managementIntake assessmentTreatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyCrisis interventionDocumentationAdvocacyMultidisciplinary team collaborationClinical record keepingHIPAA compliance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor (LMSW or LMHC) at Hope House a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical 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.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Hope House 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, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $67,630.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Caseload management, Intake assessment, Treatment planning, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Crisis intervention, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Manage a caseload to provide substance abuse treatment, education, and advocacy for adolescents, adults, and families. Conduct intakes, assessments, and facilitate group therapy while maintaining documentation according to OASAS standards.

Benefits package: 11 Paid Holidays, Up to 200 Hours PTO, Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Flexible Savings Account, Health Savings Account, AFLAC Supplemental Benefits, Company Paid Life Insurance, Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Hope House

Non-profit Organizations
Albany, NY
2-5

Benefits & Perks

11 Paid Holidays
Up to 200 Hours PTO
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
Health Savings Account
AFLAC Supplemental Benefits
Company Paid Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

5d ago