Behavioral Health Counselor

1 day ago
Port Jervis, New York$65,000 – $82,000 annually (based on credentials) plus sign-on & productivity bonusesFull TimeCounselorPSLF Eligible
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Cornerstone Family Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Counselor – Sign-On Bonus, Productivity Bonus in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • service training to medical staff on mental health and substance use topics Rotate in a virtual on

Requirements

  • graduate experience preferred Experience with children and adolescents strongly preferred Compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to serving underserved communities

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65,000 – $82,000 annually (based on credentials) plus sign-on & productivity bonuses
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • 28 days PTO.
  • CME allowance: $7.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Cornerstone Family Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Diagnostic EvaluationsPsycho-social AssessmentsIndividual PsychotherapyGroup PsychotherapyTreatment PlanningCase ManagementCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Advocacy
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor at Cornerstone Family Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Counseling — Counselor Career Context

This Counseling position at Cornerstone Family Healthcare is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Cornerstone Family Healthcare lists compensation for this counselor position at $65k to $82k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Port Jervis, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($65k–$82k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Diagnostic Evaluations, Psycho-social Assessments, Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: Provide diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy for a diverse caseload of patients facing mental health or substance use challenges. Collaborate with medical staff and families to develop integrated treatment plans and maintain accurate patient documentation.

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000, Productivity Bonus up to $10,000, 196 hours PTO, 56 hours Sick Time, 9 Paid Holidays, CME 7 hours + Stipend, Health Insurance, Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Medical Practices
Newburgh, New York
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
Productivity Bonus up to $10,000
196 hours PTO
56 hours Sick Time
9 Paid Holidays
CME 7 hours + Stipend
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday