Licensed Telephonic Counselor - Remote, South Carolina

1 day ago
South Carolina — Remote$67.1K - $111.8KFull TimeClinical Psychology
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Job Description

About the Role

Join The Cigna Group as a Telephonic Counselor – Remote, Military Focus in United States. A great opportunity to help military members and their families! This position is responsible for providing confidential behavioral health consultations and 1-12 fifty minute sessions of non-medical counseling (EAP) to members of the military and their family.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide participants with confidential, non-medical counseling services Assess the participant’s immediate r.
  • Provide appropriate referrals for resources and treatment Use clinical expertise, professional judgment and.
  • provide counseling services as an independent practitioner in their respective fields.
  • manage own caseload and coordinate all assigned cases Passion for helping the military community Understand.

Requirements

  • state licensure highly preferred. Ability to meet the expectation to sit / apply for cross

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $67.1K - $111.8K
  • 18 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join The Cigna Group as a Telephonic Counselor – Remote, Military Focus.

Key Skills

Solution focused therapyCrisis managementClinical assessmentBiopsychosocial assessmentCase managementTime managementInterpersonal communicationVerbal communicationWritten communicationEmployee assistance programsMandated reportingTherapeutic modalitiesBrief therapyZ-codesSoftware proficiency
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Telephonic Counselor - Remote, South Carolina at Department of Defense a 5.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Department of Defense 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.

Remote physician positions in Clinical Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Defense lists compensation for this physician position at $67k to $112k annually.

This is approximately 6% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($67k–$112k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Solution focused therapy, Crisis management, Clinical assessment, Biopsychosocial assessment, Case management, Time management, Interpersonal communication, Verbal communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide confidential, non-medical behavioral health consultations and solution-focused counseling sessions to military members and their families. Assess participant needs, manage a caseload, and provide appropriate referrals while maintaining compliance with privacy regulations.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Well-being Programs, Behavioral Health Programs, 401k, Company Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Clinical Psychology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Department of Defense

Hospitals and Health Care
Bloomfield, Connecticut
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Well-being Programs
Behavioral Health Programs
401k
Company Paid Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
5.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday

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