Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Job Description
About the Role
Join Hope House as a Mental Health Therapist – Substance Use Disorder in Albany, New York, United States. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!
Key Responsibilities
- include: 15-20 client caseload in a residential substance use disorder program.
- Facilitate one or two mental health groups at the residence as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct assessments on clients to assess their mental health needs.
- Provide psychotherapy to those individuals to address those needs.
Requirements
- One of the following certifications is required: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or NCC.
- Must maintain license/crednetials at all times.
- Minimum of one year experience in Substance Use Disorder Treatment or Mental Health Counseling.
- Experience with multiple age groups and various treatment modalities preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $67,630
- 25 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Hope House as a Mental Health Therapist – Substance Use Disorder.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Licensed Mental Health Therapist position at Hope House 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.
Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Hope House is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Albany, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($68k–$68k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: 11 Paid Holidays, Up to 200 Hours PTO/Vacation/Sick Time, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Savings Account, Health Savings Account, AFLAC Supplemental Benefits, Benefit Buyout Option, Voluntary Short-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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About Hope House
Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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