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LifeStance Health
New York, New York · Hybrid

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81k-$110k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are actively looking to hire talented therapists in the Midtown East office, NY area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

Is This You?

  • Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
  • Seeking work life balance.
  • Interested in growing professionally.
  • Outpatient.

What We Offer Therapists:

  • Flexible work schedules with a hybrid system. In person and remote.
  • Full benefits package W2: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, and more.
  • Collegial work environment.
  • Newly designed and modern offices.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Latest in digital technology.
  • Strong work/life balance.
  • Full-time Sign-on Bonus.
  • Above market compensation-Range from $81,000 to $110,000, compensation model based on productivity.
  • Cash based incentive plan.
  • Unlimited membership for continuing Education.
  • LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
  • Office location: 51 E 25th St Fl 5 New York, NY 10010

Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are::

  • Fully licensed in NY
  • LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
  • Hybrid system 2 days in office.
  • 2 evenings.

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our Values

  • Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
  • Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
  • Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
  • One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use lifestance.com or careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.

LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.

Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient mental healthcare to patients and deliver high-quality, evidence-based behavioral healthcare. Work as part of a clinical team serving children, adolescents, and adults in person and through telemedicine.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a full, active New York license as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. The role requires a hybrid schedule that includes two office days and two evenings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental Health CounselingOutpatient TherapyEvidence-Based TreatmentCollaboration

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends — this position is remote.

What does the Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings in New York785 active13,487 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 50% remote · 36% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment785 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings334 in the last 30 days228 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 83/100 · #4 of 21 for payTop Employers work-life index948 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at LifeStance Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Top Counselor Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 28 employers
13
<$85k
13
$85k-105k
7
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
1
$162k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Psychotherapist | Integrated Behavioral Health | OB & Women's Health Clinic

Centra Care · Saint Cloud, Minnesota

$79k-$162k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

LifeStance Health · Lake Oswego, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

$123k-$141k
#4

Mental Health Therapist

$131k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 6.0
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k with match
Paid Parental Leave
Sign-on Bonus
Unlimited CME membership