Mental Health Counselor (LMHC/LMSW) - Queensbury, NY
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This posting states $30–$36 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in New York post a median of $28.72 an hour, the middle half $22.15–$38.92, across 176 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in New York earn a median of $28.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Location: Women and Children's Stabilization/Rehabilitation/Reintegration Residence 79 Glenwood Ave Queensbury, NY 12804
Shift: Part-time, three days per week to include Tuesday for case conference
The Mental Health Counselor will assist with coordination and work cooperatively with the medical team, Residence Program Managers and agency staff in the stabilization and rehabilitation of clients in residential program. Candidate must meet all regulatory program qualifications as defined by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and other agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in screening of clients, and observation of physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted clients.
- Works cooperatively with the medical staff and Program Manager to meet the stabilization and rehabilitation treatment needs of each client.
- Provides individual and group counseling sessions to women residents, this includes motivation, support and encouragement for client goals.
- Attends and participates in all assigned meetings and committees.
- Monitors clients for medical, mental health, safety and security issues following program procedure and protocols.
- Assumes responsibility for managing and reporting incidents.
- Participates in compliance audits and assist in various special projects as assigned by the medical team or Program Manager.
- Participates in weekly Case Conferences and resident meetings including team meetings. Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
- Calls local ambulance service, fire department, police, or CDPC, as needed.
- Continues to seek and develop professional growth and activities.
- Maintains a professional relationship with peers and other providers.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Program Manager.
Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations : NYS Mental Health Counselor Certificate, Q.H.P. or provisional QHP with supervision required. A CPR/AED certification is a plus.
Education Requirements : Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or other related field. A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, or degree in substance abuse counseling with 3 year's work experience.
Experience Requirements : Must have a minimum of three years counseling or related experience. Must have experience in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse.
From The Addictions Care Center of Albany's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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