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CLINICIAN-LIMITED PERMIT-MSW

Malone, NY · On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

The Clinician- Limited Permit is responsible for maintaining a client caseload in which they ... counseling for mental health and/or substance use. 10. Ability to collaborate with other local ...

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Limited Permit holders will be able to accrue NYSED licensure hours through maintaining a caseload of 5-8 students for mandated counseling. * Bilingual (Spanish speaker), highly preferred; * 3-5 ...

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How much do counselor limited permit jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for counselor limited permit in the United States is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Counselor Limited Permit vs Licensed Professional Counselor?

AspectCounselor Limited PermitLicensed Professional Counselor
CredentialsAllows practice under supervision, typically requires a graduate degree and applicationRequires full licensure, including supervised experience and passing exams
Work EnvironmentLimited to supervised settings, often entry-level or transitional rolesIndependent practice, private practice, or full employment in various settings
UsageIssued to students or recent graduates working under supervisionHeld by fully licensed professionals authorized to practice independently

The Counselor Limited Permit is a temporary credential for individuals gaining supervised experience, whereas the Licensed Professional Counselor is a full license allowing independent practice. The permit is often a stepping stone toward full licensure, which requires meeting additional experience and exam requirements.

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Infographic showing various Counselor Limited Permit job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,041 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

CLINICIAN-LIMITED PERMIT-MSW

Citizen Advocates

Malone, NY • On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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Citizen Advocates rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

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Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Clinician- Limited Permit is responsible for maintaining a client caseload in which they identify goals and objectives to help improve emotional, social and daily functioning with support from a clinical supervisor.
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
1. Complete a comprehensive biopsychosocial history assessment that includes the client's problems and strengths and preferences, including cultural, religious, and ethnic background.
2. Responsible for assisting clients in creating and maintaining person centered treatment plans
3. Attends weekly staff meetings, treatment teams and supervision.
4. Completes mandatory documentation on EHR within timelines established by applicable regulations.
5. Empowers clients and encourages client's choice in matters affecting them, demonstrating receptive attitudes and sensitivity to choices based on racial, cultural and ethnic heritage, and sexual orientation.
6. Provides linkage with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals and identifying unmet needs (e.g., recreational transportation, adaptive phone equipment, insurance eligibility, etc.).
7. Provides clients and families with crisis management services by appointment or walk-in.
8. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with clients, clients' families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies.
9. Provide individual, group and/or family counseling for mental health and/or substance use.
10. Ability to collaborate with other local agencies (DSS, Probation, Drug Court).
11. Complete urine drug screens on clients.
12. Comply with Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), New York State and Federal regulations, laws and ethical guidelines.
Competencies
1. Decision Making
2. Collaboration Skills
3. Results Driven
4. Communication Proficiency
5. Technical Capacity
6. Teamwork Orientation
7. Thoroughness
8. Flexibility
9. Crisis Management
10. Time Management
11. Emotional Intelligence
12. Confidentiality
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. 40 hours a week. Workweek schedule: Monday through Friday. Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur.
Travel
Occasional, meetings, possible home visits.
Required Education and Experience
1. Master's degree in social work or mental health from an accredited school.
2. Licensed eligible. If licensed, required to track and maintain status of professional licensure.
3. Continuing professional education required
4. Experience working with mental health and substance use population is preferred.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


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