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Portsmouth Community Counseling

Mental Health Counselor

Pay: $60–$120/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Portsmouth, NH (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$38,137 / year median in New Hampshire

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Mental Health Counselor Portsmouth Community Counseling | Portsmouth, NH | Contract | Hybrid Portsmouth Community Counseling (PCC) is a private-pay practice rooted in relational, whole-person care. We're growing our team and have a contract position open for a clinician with a passion for individual work, trauma-informed care, and genuine clinical depth in their area of expertise. About the Work Our clients are typically adults navigating complex terrain: trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, relational and attachment dynamics, and life transitions. We currently have two couples therapists on our team and are looking to bring on an individual therapist with a trauma specialization to round out our clinical offerings.

What You'll Do:

Carry an independent caseload with autonomy over your schedule Provide individual therapy with a trauma-informed lens Integrate evidence-based frameworks into your clinical approach Participate in case consultation with a collaborative, clinically curious team

Who We're Looking For:

Active New Hampshire licensure (LCMHC, LICSW, or LMFT) Demonstrated clinical experience and specialization in trauma treatment (e.g., EMDR, ART, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, or similar modality training a plus) Familiarity with relational frameworks is a plus Non-shaming, curiosity-driven clinical style Self-directed and comfortable in an independent contractor structure

The Details:

1099 Independent Contractor Hybrid; in-person sessions in Portsmouth, NH + telehealth flexibility Flexible hours and scheduling Private-pay practice To apply, send your CV and a brief note (2-3 sentences) about your specialization and what draws you to this type of clinical work to Arielle@PortsmouthCommunityCounseling.com

Pay:

$60.00 - $120.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Portsmouth, NH 03801