Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Location: New York
- Setting: Remote / Telehealth
- Position: Full-Time
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year + full benefits
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
We’re looking for a New York-licensed LMHC to provide individual counseling through telehealth. You’ll work with clients who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, or significant changes in their lives.
This is a direct-care position with a regular weekday schedule. You’ll manage an ongoing caseload, conduct sessions from a private remote setting, and handle the clinical follow-up associated with your work.
Duties
- Conduct scheduled individual counseling sessions online
- Complete intake evaluations and review relevant client information
- Establish treatment goals and determine appropriate counseling approaches
- Help clients develop practical ways to manage emotional and behavioral concerns
- Review changes in client needs and respond appropriately
- Maintain complete and timely electronic health records
- Make referrals when additional services are outside your scope of practice
- Manage appointments and caseload responsibilities according to established standards
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with New York professional and telehealth requirements
- Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or a qualifying related field
- Active New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license
- Previous experience providing psychotherapy or behavioral health counseling
- Working knowledge of common mental health conditions and counseling approaches
- Ability to independently organize a full-time caseload
- Clear written communication and accurate recordkeeping skills
- Reliable internet connection and ability to work effectively in a virtual care environment
- 2 weeks paid time off
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan with 3% company match
- Submit your application to take the next step.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct individual telehealth sessions, perform intake evaluations, and establish treatment goals for clients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate electronic health records and managing a full-time caseload.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling or a related field and possess an active New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license. Previous experience in psychotherapy and the ability to work independently in a virtual environment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 14 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 665 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 22.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Gotham Enterprises a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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