Patient Family Counselor, Brooks Inpatient Hospitals, Full-time

Brooks Rehabilitation

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Jacksonville, FloridaFull TimeCounseling

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Brooks Rehabilitation as a Patient Family Counselor – Full-Time, Hospital Setting in United States. The Patient Family Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and support for patients, families and caregivers. This includes the development of goals and objectives and the direct provision of care for patient, family, and caregiver.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as assigned.

Communicate findings to physicians, nurses, allied health and extended interdisciplinary team.

Perform social evaluations including, family dynamics, caregiving abilities, communication patterns, high risk for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plans based on evaluation findings.

Provide crisis intervention when necessary.

Requirements

Master’s Degree Required

Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) and/or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Minimum one of year experience in a hospital or medical setting

May be a Licensed Marriage/ Family Therapist (LMFT) With more than 2 years experience in hospital/ medical setting

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Brooks Rehabilitation as a Patient Family Counselor – Full-Time, Hospital Setting.

Key Skills

CounselingCrisis InterventionSocial EvaluationPatient CareInterdisciplinary CommunicationClinical Record MaintenanceAdvanced DirectivesAnalytical Problem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

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Position Insights

Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Counseling position at Brooks Rehabilitation is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Social Evaluation, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Communication, Clinical Record Maintenance, Advanced Directives, Analytical Problem Solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Patient Family Counselor provides counseling and support for patients, families, and caregivers, including the development of care goals. Responsibilities include performing social evaluations, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary medical team.

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Comprehensive Benefits, Vacation/Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan with Match, Employee Discounts, Education and Professional Development Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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