Licensed Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full Time Licensed Therapist - Intake Specialist to join the clinical program.

Our Clinical Services are designed to empower both adults and children/adolescents on their journey to recovery, RiseWell offers comprehensive outpatient mental health and addiction services to individuals in need. Our mission is to provide unwavering support and guidance to individuals seeking assistance through individual and group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and comprehensive support services.

In this role, you will provide therapeutic groups and individual interventions to assist members in growth and recovery. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Complete all required documentation within a 48 hour period and complies with program and OASAS regulations

Qualifications

Masters in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or related field NYS licensed preferred. A valid and clean NY State driver license, fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from OASAS.

At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!

Benefits Include

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
  • 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
  • Long and Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • CALM App Subscription
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Paid Training
  • Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
  • Supplemental Pet Insurance
  • Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
  • Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
  • Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Us

Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children

For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit risewell.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist will provide therapeutic groups and individual interventions to support members in their recovery journey. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation within a 48-hour timeframe while adhering to program and OASAS regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Intake AssessmentInterdisciplinary TeamworkCrisis InterventionCase ManagementTreatment PlanningOASAS CompliancePatient Advocacy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 30% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,061 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Medford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$593k≈ 9.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,353/mo≈ 47% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About RiseWell Community Services

Non-profit Organizations
West Babylon, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
13 paid Holidays
Long and Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
CALM App Subscription