Mental Health Counselor, Licensed In-Home

Child and Family Services of Erie County

2 days ago

New York$62.4KFull TimeClinical Psychology

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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 Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc. as a Mental Health Counselor – In-Home, Flexible Hours in United States. Program Summary: Home & Community Based Support Services consists of three programs with the goal of keeping children in the home with their family by providing counseling, psychoeducation, skill building, support and linkage. Why work in a home and community-based position?

Key Responsibilities

Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy services

Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a diverse population with many challenges

Provide individual and family interventions with the goal of developing and implementing social, interpersonal, self

care and independent living skills to restore and maintain stability, to support functional gains and to adapt to, and or maintain community living.

Requirements

Possess a working knowledge of the Microsoft based products including agency programs such as Anasazi and Fidelity HER Minimum Requirements:

NYS Education Department license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy

At least one (1) year of experience providing direct services for children with one or more of the following primary diagnoses: mental illness, alcoholism, chemical dependency and substance abuse

Demonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $62.4K

20 days PTO.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc. in United States.

Key Skills

Mental Health AssessmentPsychotherapyTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionCase ManagementActive ListeningTherapeutic EngagementCultural CompetenceDiagnosisFamily CounselingGroup CounselingDocumentationCommunication SkillsIndependent Living Skills Training

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Position Insights

Clinical Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Child and Family Services of Erie County 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.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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 New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($62k–$62k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Assessment, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Active Listening, Therapeutic Engagement, Cultural Competence. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides mental health assessments, diagnosis, and psychotherapy services to youth and families within their homes or community settings. They also guide families through crisis episodes and collaborate with other treatment providers to ensure stability and functional gains.

Benefits package: 20 PTO Days (25 after five years), 14 Paid Holidays, Bereavement: Four Paid Days, Paid Jury Duty, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Medical, Two Plan Options, Dental, Two Plan Options, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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