Benefit Counselor - Full-Time; 4171-208-N

This Benefit Counselor - Full-Time; 4171-208-N position at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Social Work position at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens lists compensation for this counselor position at $63k to $70k annually.

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 is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Benefits Coordination, Case Management, Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Public Speaking, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Written Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Benefit Counselor acts as a liaison between residents and agencies like the Social Security Administration and HRA to ensure proper entitlements. Responsibilities include aiding tenants with applications, accompanying them to offices, and maintaining accurate case records.

Benefits package: Generous time off, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement savings with agency match, Transit benefits, Flexible spending account, Life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.