School-Based Counselor
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Seneca Family of Agencies as a School-Based Counselor in United States. Are you passionate about supporting students and creating transformative experiences in the classroom? *Now hiring to start July 6th!
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership
- Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals
- Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed
- Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student’s individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans
Requirements
- Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree OR
- Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
- High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $26.22-$28.72/hr (Est. $55k-$60k/year)
- 25 days PTO.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- M-F 8-4:30 schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Seneca Family of Agencies in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This School-Based Counselor position at Seneca Family of Agencies includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Seneca Family of Agencies 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.
Compensation Analysis
Seneca Family of Agencies lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $60k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
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
- Transparent compensation ($55k–$60k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Classroom management, Behavioral intervention, Therapeutic relationship building, Data collection, Service documentation, Crisis communication, De-escalation techniques, Academic support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Classroom Counselor will provide direct behavioral intervention and academic support to students in a TK-6th grade classroom setting. They will work within a transdisciplinary team to implement individualized education plans and monitor student progress through data collection and documentation.
Benefits package: Medical coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Chiropractic coverage, Acupuncture coverage, Fertility coverage, Short and long-term disability, Family leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
4d ago
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