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Albany, New York

Pediatric Bereavement Counselor- Full-Time Capital Region

Counselor / TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$43.08/hr

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Pediatric Bereavement Counselor- Full-Time Capital Region

The pediatric counselor provides direct counseling services to pediatric clients and their families through individual/group counseling, Waveriders, and Camp Erin.

This position entails coordinating school-based grief support, coordinating and participating in on-site family groups, conducting initial intake with bereaved families, assisting with community education and outreach. The pediatric counselor will assist with community crisis responses as needed. All bereavement staff participate in and attend annual Camp Erin event.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders as they relate to end of life care.
  • Provide specialized skills and mental health therapy for clients.
  • Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning.
  • Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting.

What You Will Need

  • NYS SW Licensure.
  • Valid NYS Drivers license.
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience ideally caring for seniors or those with advance illness.
  • The Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation and a supportive work environment.
  • Apply today for more information!
  • Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid NYS SW Licensure and a valid NYS driver's license. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in caring for seniors or those with advanced illness is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis responseCommunity outreachCase managementPsychological assessmentPatient advocacyFamily therapyGroup facilitation

Pediatrics — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 34% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$90kCounselor median $60k (middle half $50k–$88k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All counselor listings in New York804 active12,857 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% remote · 34% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment804 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,149 in the last 30 days779 the 30 days before (+47%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend (all specialties)−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New York figures use all counselors: too few New York Pediatrics postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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<$80k
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$80k-95k
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$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Pediatrics (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 61 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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