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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

MHC/LMHC Mental Health Therapist

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.33 - $85,176

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

2613 W Henrietta Rd, Suite A, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening

  • Work Shift:
  • UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

  • Compensation Range:
  • $30.33 - $85,176.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

We are seeking Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Mental Health Counselors to join our growing team of Mental Health Therapists practicing in the division of Community Psychiatry. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families while working alongside a highly collaborative team of psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and other behavioral health professionals.

Whether you're early in your career or an experienced clinician, you'll find a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and innovation in patient care. We are committed to supporting your professional development through ongoing learning opportunities while providing the tools and resources needed to do your best work.

Department

The University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry is among the region's leading academic behavioral health programs, providing innovative, compassionate care across a diverse network of inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services. Our teams are united by a shared commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and improving the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.

Division

The Division of Community Psychiatry is dedicated to helping adults and children overcome barriers that impact their mental health and recovery. Our interdisciplinary teams address a wide range of clinical, social, and environmental needs through innovative, community-focused care. Clinicians in our division enjoy meaningful work, strong team collaboration, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of our community's most vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from a Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) accredited program with major coursework in mental health counseling required

Licensure

  • NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (e. g., Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist) upon hire
  • If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, an active limited permit or submitted application to the NYS Department of Education upon hire required
  • With limited permit, NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner is required within 36 months of hire

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionPsychiatric supportTreatment planningDocumentation

Psychiatry — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% 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 ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
40%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 56 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.