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Text Counseling Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

School Counselor

Fair Lawn, NJ

$76K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Master's degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university is required. * New ... Use of slang or text language is not acceptable. * Assist in the collection of data for local ...

School Counselor

Fair Lawn, NJ · On-site

$76K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Master's degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university is required. * New ... Use of slang or text language is not acceptable. * Assist in the collection of data for local ...

School Counselor

Fair Lawn, NJ · On-site

$74K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Masters degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university is required. * New ... Use of slang or text language is not acceptable. * Assist in the collection of data for local ...

School Counselor

Fair Lawn, NJ

$74K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Masters degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university is required. * New ... Use of slang or text language is not acceptable. * Assist in the collection of data for local ...

Counsel

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Counsel is a specialist individual-contributor role ... text-and-data-mining (TDM) rights, and platform/partner agreements under different frameworks.

Who we are Foundation models transformed text and images. Structured data - the largest and most ... You'll handle what you can and manage specialist external counsel for everything else. Your ...

CASAC Counselor- ATI

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

  • PTO

This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books. Overview ... Provides individual counseling in accordance with clients' court mandates with clients assigned to ...

CASAC Counselor- ATI

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

  • PTO

This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books. Overview ... Provides individual counseling in accordance with clients' court mandates with clients assigned to ...

Senior Counsel

Melville, NY · On-site

$142K - $193K/yr

The Senior Counsel is involved with a variety of legal matters affecting the global business, with ... text message. See our [Privacy Policy] for details. By clicking "Apply" you agree to Rippling ...

Vocational Counselor - Queens

Queens, NY · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

  • PTO

This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books. Overview: In ... Provide individual vocational counseling to participants assigned to caseload. * Facilitate group ...

Mental Health Counselor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

  • PTO

This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books. Overview: The Mental Health Counselor (MHC) is responsible for all clinical aspects of the Cylar House ...

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How much do text counseling jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for text counseling in New York is $27.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.41 and $31.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is text counseling?

A Text Counseling job involves providing emotional support, guidance, and crisis intervention to individuals through text-based communication. Counselors typically work for mental health organizations, crisis hotlines, or online platforms, assisting people who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or other personal challenges. They use active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills to help individuals manage their emotions and find appropriate resources. This role requires strong written communication skills, emotional resilience, and training in crisis intervention techniques.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals working in text counseling?

Text counselors often handle multiple clients simultaneously and must adapt quickly to a wide range of emotional situations, requiring focus and quick critical thinking. The lack of nonverbal cues in text-based communication can make it more challenging to gauge a client’s emotional state, so counselors need strong interpretive skills and must clarify meaning frequently. Additionally, maintaining clear boundaries while providing empathetic support is crucial for both client well-being and counselor self-care. Most teams have supervision or peer support systems in place to help manage challenging conversations and promote ongoing professional development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in text counseling?

To thrive in Text Counseling, strong written communication skills, active listening, and a background in psychology, social work, or counseling are essential, often supported by relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with secure messaging platforms and client management systems is common, with some employers requiring certification in crisis intervention or mental health first aid. Empathy, patience, and the ability to maintain confidentiality stand out as highly valued soft skills. These competencies are vital to provide effective, timely support to clients while ensuring their safety and privacy during sensitive conversations.

What job categories do people searching Text Counseling jobs in New York look for?

The top searched job categories for Text Counseling jobs in New York are:

Infographic showing various Text Counseling job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% In-person, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,960 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

$76K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Position Title: School Counselor

Summary: The role of the School Counselor is to provide social, emotional, and/or academic counseling to students in need.  The School Counselor will run short term individual or group counseling to work on specific needs of students.  The School Counselor will be the Case Manager for students with 504s.  This position requires a high degree of responsibility, discretion, independent judgment and confidentiality.

Compensation:  Base Salary-Certified-$76,500 Comprehensive Benefits: Health (Medical, Vision, Dental), Short Term Disability, AAE, & 401k matching

Qualifications: 

  • Master's degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university is required.
  • New York State Certification for School Counselor
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
  • Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.
  • A valid driver's license is preferred.

Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the CEO finds appropriate and acceptable. 

Performance Responsibilities: 

The School Counselor shall:

  • Pursue the vision and execute the mission of iLearn Schools Inc.
  • Support and promote board and administrative initiatives and decisions.
  • Possess an understanding of the charter school renewal process and assist with the process as needed.
  • Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the charter school.
  • Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through professional growth.
  • Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, New Jersey Department of Education rules and regulations, iLearn Schools Inc. policies, procedures and contractual obligations.
  • Take immediate action and notify appropriate personnel concerning any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.
  • Follow school affirmative action procedures.
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the charter school rules and regulations.
  • Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff or students and use discretion when sharing such information within legal confines.
  • Maintain proper phone etiquette and practice discretion when communicating with parents or the community.
  • Issue electronic/paper communications that are written with appropriate language, phrases and punctuation.  Use of slang or text language is not acceptable.
  • Assist in the collection of data for local, county, state or federal reports.
  • Possess and understanding of the school emergency response plan.
  • Attend school sponsored events as requested/contracted.
  • Perform any other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification that may be assigned.

Reports to: School Director

Supervise: Students

Terms of Employment: Ten-month employee

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New York state law and the provisions of the iLearn Schools policy on evaluation of certified personnel.