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Evergreen Health
Jamestown, New York

Mental Health Counselor

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$70k

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Posted 58m ago · Verified live

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

Psychosocial AssessmentEvidence-Based Clinical InterventionsReferral CoordinationIntegrated Care CoordinationMental Health CounselingSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentClinical DocumentationDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Knowledge

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.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$70kMental Health Counseling median $73k (middle half $67k–$82k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in New York88 active775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 26% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment799 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings316 in the last 30 days222 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 35 employers
22
<$85k
20
$85k-100k
1
$100k
7
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
51%
CME allowance
40%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Brookfield, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#3

Mental Health Therapist - Portland

$90k-$123k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

$115k-$120k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 772 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Evergreen Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage at no cost
Paid Time Off up to 4 weeks in first year
403b with generous company match
Paid parking or monthly metro pass
Professional development opportunities
Paid lunch breaks

Living in Jamestown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$127k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$985/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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