Mental/Behavioral Health Counselor

This Mental/Behavioral Health Counselor position at Hospice Buffalo includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Clinical Psychology position at Hospice Buffalo 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.

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 Buffalo, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Mental Health Assessment, Behavioral Health, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Psychoeducation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide ongoing mental and behavioral health counseling to families within hospice and palliative care programs. Facilitate therapeutic support, manage caseloads, and coordinate service linkages while participating in an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Employer 401k contribution with match, Health Insurance with vision, HSA with employer contribution, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off & NYS Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.