Mid Level Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs
Mid level behavioral health counselor jobs go to clinicians ready to carry a full caseload independently, shape treatment plans without close supervision, and take on coordination responsibilities across care teams. Hiring is active across Healthcare & Medical Services, Social Media, and Technology & Software, with employers like Alexander Youth Network, Indiana University Health, and Sun River Health competing for behavioral health counselors at this level now.
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Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Behavioral Health Counselor to join our growing Behavioral Health team.
Salary: $65,000 – $82,000 annually (based on credentials) plus sign-on & productivity bonuses
Location: Chenango, NY
Status: Full-Time
CORNERSTONE’S MISSION:
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.
Why Join Cornerstone Family Healthcare?
At Cornerstone Family Healthcare, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team delivering high-quality, compassionate care for all people, regardless of ability to pay. For more than 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to serving our community with dignity, respect, and a commitment to whole-person health.
As a Behavioral Health Counselor, you’ll make a direct impact by supporting patients and families through life’s challenges, collaborating with providers across the organization, and helping improve access to behavioral health care in Newburgh.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $65,000 – $82,000 (LMHC $65K | LMSW $70K–$75K | LCSW $80K–$82K)
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000
- Productivity Bonus: Potential to earn over $10,000 annually by meeting and exceeding productivity standards
- Paid Time Off: 196 hours per calendar year
- Sick Time: 56 hours per calendar year
- Observed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
- CME: 7 hours annually, plus stipend
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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance, retirement plan, flexible spending, dependent care, paid holidays, and more
What You’ll Do
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and psycho-social assessments for patients with mental health or substance use challenges
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy for a diverse caseload, including patients with HIV/AIDS, chemical dependency, and other concerns
- Collaborate with patients, families, and specialized treatment programs to build treatment plans and monitor progress
- Work closely with other department directors to ensure integrated care
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in patient charts
- Provide in-service training to medical staff on mental health and substance use topics
- Rotate in a virtual on-call schedule with other counselors
- Cover one late shift weekly (Monday–Wednesday: 10–6, 11–7, or 12–8)
- Participate in staff and committee meetings, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Serve as a mandated reporter in suspected child abuse cases
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Nursing
- Active NYS license: LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC (required)
- Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience preferred
- Experience with children and adolescents strongly preferred
- Compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to serving underserved communities
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Behavioral Health Counselor to join our growing Behavioral Health team.
Salary: $65,000 – $82,000 annually (based on credentials) plus sign-on & productivity bonuses
Location: Chenango, NY
Status: Full-Time
CORNERSTONE’S MISSION:
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.
Why Join Cornerstone Family Healthcare?
At Cornerstone Family Healthcare, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team delivering high-quality, compassionate care for all people, regardless of ability to pay. For more than 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to serving our community with dignity, respect, and a commitment to whole-person health.
As a Behavioral Health Counselor, you’ll make a direct impact by supporting patients and families through life’s challenges, collaborating with providers across the organization, and helping improve access to behavioral health care in Newburgh.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $65,000 – $82,000 (LMHC $65K | LMSW $70K–$75K | LCSW $80K–$82K)
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000
- Productivity Bonus: Potential to earn over $10,000 annually by meeting and exceeding productivity standards
- Paid Time Off: 196 hours per calendar year
- Sick Time: 56 hours per calendar year
- Observed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
- CME: 7 hours annually, plus stipend
-
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance, retirement plan, flexible spending, dependent care, paid holidays, and more
What You’ll Do
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and psycho-social assessments for patients with mental health or substance use challenges
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy for a diverse caseload, including patients with HIV/AIDS, chemical dependency, and other concerns
- Collaborate with patients, families, and specialized treatment programs to build treatment plans and monitor progress
- Work closely with other department directors to ensure integrated care
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in patient charts
- Provide in-service training to medical staff on mental health and substance use topics
- Rotate in a virtual on-call schedule with other counselors
- Cover one late shift weekly (Monday–Wednesday: 10–6, 11–7, or 12–8)
- Participate in staff and committee meetings, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Serve as a mandated reporter in suspected child abuse cases
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Nursing
- Active NYS license: LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC (required)
- Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience preferred
- Experience with children and adolescents strongly preferred
- Compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to serving underserved communities
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Mid Level Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level behavioral health counselor job?
Position your experience around clinical autonomy and measurable outcomes rather than just time in the field. Highlight case complexity you have managed, any co-occurring disorder work, and documentation or treatment planning you have owned without close oversight. A current license in your state, strong referral relationships, and familiarity with EHR systems all signal readiness for mid level responsibilities to hiring managers.
Which companies hire mid level behavioral health counselors?
Companies hiring mid level behavioral health counselors right now include Alexander Youth Network, Indiana University Health, and Sun River Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from community mental health centers, integrated health systems, outpatient group practices, and behavioral health divisions within larger hospital networks.
Are there remote mid level behavioral health counselor jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by state licensure and population served. About 0% of mid level behavioral health counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong demand for telehealth counseling in outpatient and employee assistance program settings. Most fully remote roles require independent licensure and experience with a telehealth platform.
How do I move up to a mid level behavioral health counselor role?
The path from entry level into mid level is built through progressively complex caseloads, earning full independent licensure (such as an LPC, LCSW, or LCPC depending on your state), and demonstrating ownership of client outcomes over time. Clinicians who seek out co-occurring disorder cases, take on group facilitation, and contribute to peer consultation or training signal readiness for the broader scope mid level roles require.
Which industries hire the most mid level behavioral health counselors?
Mid Level behavioral health counselor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Social Media, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume outpatient programs, crisis services, and integrated care models that depend on experienced clinicians who can manage full caseloads with minimal supervision.