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Infographic showing various Remote Counseling job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,297 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Gotham Enterprises Ltd

Rio Rancho, NM • On-site, Remote

$115K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Location: New Mexico
Salary: $115,000 - $120,000 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Setting: Telehealth / Remote
We are hiring a New Mexico-licensed mental health counselor to provide telehealth services to clients in a fully remote setting. This role offers the opportunity to support clients through professional online therapy while maintaining flexibility and consistency in your work schedule.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide remote counseling services to clients located in New Mexico
  • Complete clinical assessments, treatment planning, and progress documentation
  • Support clients with emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns
  • Maintain a secure, confidential, and professional telehealth environment
  • Use clinically appropriate interventions to support client progress

Requirements
  • Must hold an active New Mexico license in one of the following accepted credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Experience in mental health counseling, therapy, psychology, or clinical social work
  • Comfortable delivering care through telehealth platforms
  • Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
  • Commitment to ethical and client-centered care

Benefits
  • 2 weeks of paid time off
  • Health insurance coverage
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% company match

Submit your application today and bring your New Mexico license to a remote counseling role focused on professional care and client access.
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About Gotham Enterprises

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Gotham Enterprises, Ltd., headquartered in Queens/Fresh Meadows, NY, is a healthcare and mental‑health staffing and job placement platform that connects licensed professionals (psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, medical assistants, allied health) with in‑person, contract, per‑diem, and permanent assignments across New York State. Working through its job portal and regional offices, Gotham serves outpatient clinics, home‑care agencies, schools, and community health centers, offering roles including Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP), PAs, and clinic support staff. The company is actively recruiting and retains a distributed workforce with both in‑office and remote recruiters; salaries for PMHNP roles average ~$160,000/year.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Montclair, NJ, US

Year founded

2016

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