Associate Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$50k-$70k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Associate Mental Health Counselor
- Location: Helena, MT
- Work Setting: Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
We are hiring an Associate Mental Health Counselor to provide outpatient counseling services under the supervision of a qualified mental health professional. You will meet with clients for scheduled therapy sessions, complete intake assessments, and develop treatment plans based on their individual needs.
The position includes maintaining clinical records, monitoring client progress, and discussing treatment concerns with your assigned supervisor. You will work with clients experiencing a range of mental health concerns while following established clinical procedures and the limitations of your associate credential.
Applicants should have the required graduate education and authorization to provide supervised counseling in the state where services will be delivered.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual counseling sessions with assigned clients.
- Complete initial assessments and gather relevant clinical history.
- Develop treatment plans with measurable counseling goals.
- Monitor client progress and update treatment recommendations.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision.
- Discuss complicated cases or safety concerns with the supervisor.
- Follow confidentiality and professional counseling standards.
- Master's degree in counseling or a qualifying mental health discipline.
- Appropriate state associate license, registration, or supervised-practice authorization.
- Eligibility to provide counseling under qualified supervision.
- Knowledge of counseling techniques and clinical assessment.
- Ability to maintain organized and accurate client records.
- Understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Submit your resume and current associate-level credentials for consideration.
Requirements
Requires a master's degree in counseling or a qualifying mental health discipline and an appropriate state associate license, registration, or supervised-practice authorization. Candidates must be eligible to provide counseling under qualified supervision and have knowledge of counseling techniques, clinical assessment, accurate recordkeeping, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 10 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, 775 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.3 / 10 · top 25% in mental health counseling | ranked against 794 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $50k–$70k | Mental Health Counseling median $91k (middle half $82k–$98k)109 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 76% remote · 20% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 335 in the last 30 days | 220 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −5.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 83/100 · #1 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index775 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Mental Health Counselor 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 Counseling — ranked against 794 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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- No weekends
- Remote