Associate Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$50k-$70k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Associate Mental Health Counselor
- Location: Leipsic, DE
- Work Setting: Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
We are looking for an Associate Mental Health Therapist to provide supervised counseling services while working with other healthcare professionals involved in client care.
The position involves meeting with clients, documenting treatment progress, and communicating relevant clinical concerns through appropriate channels. You will complete assessments, help clients establish counseling goals, and participate in supervision to review treatment decisions.
When clients require additional services, you may assist with referrals or coordination in accordance with your professional responsibilities.
This role calls for someone who can manage routine counseling duties, communicate professionally with the care team, and recognize when a clinical matter requires guidance from a qualified supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide supervised counseling sessions to assigned clients.
- Conduct intake assessments and review client concerns.
- Develop and maintain treatment plans.
- Communicate relevant clinical information with authorized care team members.
- Assist with appropriate referrals and care coordination.
- Document counseling sessions and treatment progress.
- Participate in clinical supervision and case discussions.
- Follow confidentiality, documentation, and professional practice requirements.
- Qualifying master's degree in mental health counseling or a related field.
- Current state-recognized associate credential or other required practice authorization.
- Eligibility to provide individual counseling with appropriate supervision.
- Understanding of therapeutic communication and counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of clinical documentation and ethical responsibilities.
- Ability to respond appropriately to supervisory feedback.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Apply for This Position
Please submit your resume and current associate credential for consideration.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in mental health counseling or a related field and possess a current state-recognized associate credential. They must also demonstrate the ability to provide individual counseling under supervision and adhere to professional ethical standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 14% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 731 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · top 25% in mental health counseling | ranked against 790 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $50k–$70k | Mental Health Counseling median $94k (middle half $88k–$101k)113 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 82% remote · 14% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 325 in the last 30 days | 229 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −7.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 82/100 | Top Employers work-life index731 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Mental Health Counselor at Gotham Enterprises a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 790 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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