Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$65k-$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Evergreen Health
At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.
The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, collaborative treatment planning, engagement, referrals, and evidenced-based clinical interventions as indicated for individuals dealing with a variety of mental health and co-occurring substance use issues.
As part of the Essential Function for this role, the Mental Health Counselor:
- Conducts initial psychosocial assessments and provides initial treatment recommendations, and collaboratively with the patient develops a personalized treatment plan with emphasis on evidence-based practice within a harm reduction orientation
- Provides resources and referrals as indicated to facilitate achievement of a patient’s treatment goals
- Provides psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals and families who are dealing with a variety of issues, including but not limited to mental health, co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic medical conditions, including HIV, HCV, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity
- Adheres to program expectations and requirements surrounding productivity, documentation timelines and standards, and overall quality of patient care
- Works within an integrated treatment model, coordinating treatment with both internal and external providers as indicated
Qualified Candidate will have a Masters of Social Work or other related field with two (2) years of related experience; LMSW or LMHC required, LCSW preferred; candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, in English (with additional Spanish-speaking strongly preferred); demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word) and effective time management and organization skills; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Required Education
Master’s degree in social work (or similar); LMSW or LMHC required, LCSW preferred
Required Experience
Two (2) years of relevant experience; knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; working knowledge utilizing electronic medical records software (Medent); bilingual strongly preferred.
This position is posted with a salary range. The actual rate of pay offered will be based on a variety of individualized factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, educational background, internal equity, and market considerations.
What Evergreen Health Offers You
- Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from
- Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
- Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year
- 403b with a generous company match
- Paid parking or monthly metro pass
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid lunch breaks
Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop collaborative treatment plans, provide referrals, and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals and families. Coordinate care with internal and external providers while meeting documentation, productivity, and quality standards.
Requirements
Requires a master’s degree in social work or a related field, an LMSW or LMHC license, and two years of relevant experience; an LCSW is preferred. Candidates should know the DSM, have experience with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office, communicate professionally in English, and demonstrate sensitivity to underserved populations; Spanish is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 26% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k–$70k | Mental Health Counseling median $73k (middle half $67k–$82k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$62k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in New York | 88 active | 775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 26% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment799 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 316 in the last 30 days | 222 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −10.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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