No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$72k (median of 296 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,580 active roles in this profession
Behavioral Health Counselor
About the Role
Integrated care at an FQHC. Full-time. No nights or weekends mentioned. Serve an underserved population. Make a real difference.
Join HIV AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO as a Behavioral Health Counselor in St. George, Louisiana.
Key Responsibilities
- CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, SCREENINGS, AND BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL EVALUATIONS USING VALIDATED TOOLS.
- DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS WITH MEASURABLE GOALS AND EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS.
- PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS.
- PERFORM CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY ASSESSMENTS, AND DE-ESCALATION SUPPORT AS NEEDED.
Requirements
- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS REQUIRED.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with HIV AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO in St. George, Louisiana.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
In Louisiana, Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$110k across 113 listings, vs ~$76k nationally (15,736 listings).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor at HIV AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,580 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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