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Volunteer Lay Counselor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

NY · On-site

$168.61 - $281.09/hr

... lay-offs, discipline, leaves of absence and accommodations as well as compliance with applicable ... volunteer time off, and more. Company Overview: LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among ...

VP, Assistant General Counsel

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

$168.61 - $281.09/hr

... lay-offs, discipline, leaves of absence and accommodations as well as compliance with applicable ... volunteer time off, and more. Company Overview: LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among ...

VP, Assistant General Counsel

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$168K - $281K/yr

... lay-offs, discipline, leaves of absence and accommodations as well as compliance with applicable ... volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

... lay-offs, discipline, leaves of absence and accommodations as well as compliance with applicable ... volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

VP, Assistant General Counsel

Fort Mill, SC · On-site +1

$168K - $281K/yr

... lay-offs, discipline, leaves of absence and accommodations as well as compliance with applicable ... volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

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How much do volunteer lay counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer lay counselor in the United States is $14.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Lay Counselor vs Volunteer Mental Health Peer Support Specialist?

AspectVolunteer Lay CounselorVolunteer Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires basic mental health training, certifications vary by organizationOften requires lived experience and peer support training
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, clinics, hospitals, faith-based organizationsCommunity settings, support groups, mental health programs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare, mental health organizations, nonprofitsNonprofits, mental health agencies, peer-led programs

Volunteer Lay Counselors and Volunteer Mental Health Peer Support Specialists both provide mental health support but differ mainly in training and focus. Lay Counselors often have formal mental health training, while Peer Support Specialists rely on lived experience and peer support skills. Both roles serve in community settings and are vital in mental health outreach and support.

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Training & Services Coordinator

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Bronx, NY • Hybrid

$66K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall Responsibilities

  • Coordinate psycho-oncology services delivered by trained volunteers/interns (e.g., BOLD Doula bedside visit program, mental health counseling interns)
  • Coordinate recruitment, screening and onboarding of BOLD interns/volunteers
  • Assist with curriculum development and training of BOLD cancer wellness interns and patient volunteers
  • Maintain tracking and evaluation of BOLD psycho-oncology services and volunteers

Daily Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with program director and managers in the psychosocial oncology / cancer health equity operations.
  • Provide support to director and team leaders in screening, onboarding, training, supervision and evaluation of:
    • psychosocial oncology program (PSOP) interns
    • various volunteers (BOLD Doulas)
    • cancer survivor volunteer peer navigators (BOLD Buddies)

Coordinate daily volunteer/intern patient support activities, documentation, and evaluation.

  • Review notes to ensure proper documentation of psychosocial oncology activities.
  • Provide support to director and team leaders in developing and updating training curriculum development and materials.
  • Provide support for coordinating educational enrichment opportunities for trainees.
  • Serve as liaison between interns/volunteers, team leaders and course directors on a range of training, administrative, and other clinical/training matters. 
  • Review chart documents, prepare evaluation summaries and generate status/progress reports on interns/volunteers' performance and progress.  
  • Participate in special events/projects, as needed.
  • Perform other related duties and administrative tasks, as requested by the program director.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers flexible work schedules and a hybrid remote work arrangements for our professional and administrative staff with supervisory approval. The incumbent for this position is eligible for consideration and applicants should inquire.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in clinical psychology or other related clinical field.
  • Masters in mental health counseling preferred.
  • 2-3 years experience in behavioral health services, experience with oncology populations a plus
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Intermediate level in MS Office suite applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams.
  • Creative, innovative, out-of-the-box thinker.
  • Works efficiently in a team environment as well as independently.
  • English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
Salary VerbiageIn compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed below. Albert Einstein College of Medicine considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.Minimum Salary RangeUSD $60,000.00/Yr.Maximum Salary RangeUSD $66,300.00/Yr.ABOUT US

The Training & Services Coordinator will report directly to the Deputy Director of Community Outreach and Engagement and Founding Director, BOLD Cancer Wellness Program, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC).   The Coordinator will work within a multi-faceted cancer wellness initiative contributing to training, supervision, and coordination of clinical services that fall under the psychosocial oncology arm of the MECCC Community Outreach & Engagement program. This individual will assist director and program managers in student intern, lay navigator, and patient volunteer screening, training and supervision, assist in evaluation efforts, and help coordinate, co-facilitate/conduct, and evaluate cancer patient support groups, workshops, and counseling sessions.

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