*Urgent* Mental Health Counselor (MHC), Supportive Housing
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC as a *Urgent* Mental Health Counselor (MHC), Supportive Housing in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Edwins Place - Brooklyn, NY 11212Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $53,034.80 - $53,034.
Key Responsibilities
- leads specific resident population groups depending on assigned area. Use a Person
Requirements
- Minimal Qualifications: Degree Requirement: Master’s degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology etc.
- ) with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a residential setting.
- Other Qualifications: Familiarity with NYC Supportive Housing; mental health, substance use, HIV/AIDS, or any other related field.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53,034.80
- 23 days PTO.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Morning schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates *Urgent* Mental Health Counselor (MHC), Supportive Housing at AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychology — Psychologist Career Context
This Psychology position at AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
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 United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($53k–$53k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Mental health counseling, Case management, Substance abuse counseling, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Psychosocial assessment, Person-centered approach, Harm reduction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Counselor provides individual and group counseling to residents of a supportive housing program using a person-centered approach. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with community resources and collateral contacts.
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Prescription coverage, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Commuter benefits, Employee assistance program, Paid holidays, Paid time off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
4d ago
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