Purple Cow Recruiting·Syracuse, New York
Provide outpatient behavioral health services including individual, family, and group counseling within an integrated care model. Responsibilities include performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with primary care and psychiatric providers.
Description LMHC | Up to $10K Bonus | Loan Repayment Full Time | Outpatient Behavioral Health | Integrated Care Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: 272-230-3157 LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying?
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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) for Syracuse Community Health in Syracuse, New York.
POSITION OVERVIEW Provide outpatient behavioral health services through individual, family, and group counseling.
Complete behavioral health assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
Collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatric providers, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver integrated care.
Provide crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and behavioral health education.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive salary plus annual productivity bonus up to $10,000.
Multiple health insurance plan options.
Dental and vision insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with Safe Harbor employer match.
120 hours Paid Time Off.
Up to 56 hours paid sick leave.
Nine paid holidays plus three floating holidays.
Student loan repayment opportunities.
48 hours CME with annual allowance.
License renewal reimbursement.
Employer-paid malpractice insurance.
Life insurance up to $500,000.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Account.
Full clinical and administrative support staff.
WHY CLINICIANS ARE APPLYING Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM schedule.
Integrated behavioral health and primary care model.
Manageable daily caseload of approximately 6-8 patients.
Collaborative interdisciplinary care team.
Mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center.
Strong focus on patient-centered behavioral healthcare.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Active Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license in New York. Experience providing individual, family, and group counseling. Ability to perform behavioral health assessments and develop treatment plans. Strong crisis intervention and patient advocacy skills. Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Electronic medical record documentation experience.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.