Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC) Role in New York
Making mental health accessible and personalized is at the core of our mission. We are transforming the future of healthcare by combining behavioral and physical health, ensuring individuals have the support they need to lead healthier, more meaningful lives. Join our passionate team of mental health professionals in New York, where we’re making a difference every day.
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
- Compensation: $115,000 - $120,000 annually + a full benefits package.
What You’ll Bring
- A focus on delivering outstanding behavioral healthcare.
- A desire for work-life harmony.
- A commitment to your ongoing professional development.
Role Overview
- Assess client needs through thorough evaluations.
- Collaborate with clients to develop effective treatment plans.
- Educate clients and their families on mental health management.
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and methods in mental health care.
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
- Valid New York State license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC).
- Excellent communication and technical skills
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off and holiday benefits.
- Life insurance coverage.
- If this role matches your experience, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct thorough client evaluations and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective treatment plans. They are also responsible for educating clients and their families on mental health management while staying current with industry trends.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling. A valid New York State license (LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC) is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $115k–$120k | Social Work median $69k (middle half $66k–$82k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$109k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New York | 13 active | 342 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Social Work pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 84/100 · #1 of 25 for pay | Top Employers work-life index620 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC) at Gotham Enterprises a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Auburn
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $229k≈ 2.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,323/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.