Counselor - Residential Youth Shelter

Youth and Family Alternatives

23 days ago

United StatesFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Competitive

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At market rate for Counselor in US

Accepting this costs you $44k over 3 years

Posted 22 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Youth and Family Alternatives as a Counselor – Residential Youth Shelter in United States. Position Summary: Responsible for counseling individuals, groups, and/or community youth and their families using advanced techniques through individual, group, and family therapy. Work is performed under direct supervision of the Program Director and a licensed clinician.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessments, prepare treatment plans and psycho-social evaluations to meet clinical contract and reg.

Provide counseling and support services to youth, assisting them in completing their education and developin.

Conduct group counseling sessions.

conduct client sessions at locations convenient for the client.

Requirements

informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles is demonstrated through active participation in agency

required training, use of trauma

informed practices, and understanding that trauma

informed environments require cultural sensitivity and an emphasis on a safe and respectful environment for all. Essential Functions:

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

Apply to join Youth and Family Alternatives as a Counselor – Residential Youth Shelter.

Key Skills

CounselingTrauma-informed careCase managementTreatment planningCrisis interventionGroup facilitationAssessmentDocumentationCourt advocacyCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeActive listeningCultural sensitivityCollaborationConflict resolution

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Residential Youth Shelter at Youth and Family Alternatives a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Youth and Family Alternatives 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.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Trauma-informed care, Case management, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Group facilitation, Assessment, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides individual, group, and family therapy while managing case documentation and ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. They also represent the agency in court proceedings and coordinate with schools to support youth development and safety.

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