Pays $65k-$70k — $8k below the Social Worker market median of ~$78k (14 jobs) · Above average in Social Work for work-life (6.4/10, vs 5,635 in this specialty)
Prevention Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor
About the Role
Full-time hybrid social worker/mental health counselor in NYC. Provide clinical services to families with medically complex children. $65,000-$70,000/yr.
Join New Alternatives for Children as a Prevention Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor – Hybrid in New York, New York. New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in Midtown Manhattan, dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $65K - $70K
- Free CEUs
- Licensing prep courses
- Bilingual salary differential
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
- Hybrid work model
Apply to join New Alternatives for Children as a Prevention Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor – Hybrid.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor provides clinical and case management services to youth and families with complex medical needs. They are responsible for conducting home visits, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or a related field. Prior experience in preventive services, child welfare, or healthcare is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Prevention Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor at New Alternatives for Children a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,635 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
New Alternatives for Children ranks #14 of 19 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 16% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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