Clinical Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Discovery Behavioral Health as a Clinical Counselor – $60-70K, Full Benefits in Scotrun, Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge, Education & Experience: Clinical Counselor I Associates or Bachelor’s Degree required in Human Services or other related discipline.
- 2 years’ experience in addiction treatment required.
- Experience in facilitating group therapy.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60K - $70K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Discovery Behavioral Health as a Clinical Counselor – $60-70K, Full Benefits.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Counselor at Discovery Behavioral Health 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 counselor 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 — Counselor Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at Discovery Behavioral Health is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
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.
Compensation Analysis
Discovery Behavioral Health lists compensation for this counselor position at $60k to $70k annually.
This is approximately 32% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Scotrun, Pennsylvania.
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 ($60k–$70k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Counseling, Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Addiction Recovery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: Responsible for coordinating clinical flow and overall patient care within residential services, including assessments and treatment planning. Facilitates individual and group counseling sessions while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive recovery support.
Benefits package: 401(k), Healthcare benefits, Vacation and sick days, Continuing education programs, Employee referral program, Employee discounts, Advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
yesterday
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