Pays $34.86-$35.66/hr — $8k below the Counselor market median of ~$83k (68 jobs)
Functional Family Therapist-KONA (FT)
About the Role
Community-based family therapy for youth. Masters-level required. No weekends. Kealakekua, HI.
Join Child & Family Service as a Functional Family Therapist – No Weekends, $72K+ in Kealakekua, Hawaii, United States. Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $34.86 - $35.66/hour.
- Paid Time Off
- Birthday Floating Holiday
- Volunteer Floating Holiday
- 16 Paid Holidays (17 in Election Year)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Plans
- Opt-Out Incentive
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Plans
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Child & Family Service in Kealakekua, Hawaii, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Functional Family Therapist provides therapeutic services in home, school, and community settings to ensure child safety and strengthen family functioning. They also coordinate clinical care with team members and community providers to prevent residential treatment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess at least one year of clinically supervised experience in a mental health or educational setting. A valid Hawaii driver's license and the ability to pass a criminal background check are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Child & Family Service ranks #11 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 20% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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