Counselor (Part-Time, 24 Hours/Week, On-Site)
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Job Description
- Part-Time Counselor (24 Hrs a week Lansdale)
- Location: Lansdale, PA (On-site)
- Schedule: Thursday & Friday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (24 hours/week)
- Status: Part-Time | Exempt
- Reports to: Director of Counseling
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Counselor to provide trauma-informed counseling services to survivors of domestic violence. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals on their path to healing through both individual and group counseling.
This position is fully on-site at our Lansdale location and primarily requires evening and weekend availability.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual counseling services to survivors of domestic violence, including community members and shelter residents
- Facilitate support groups in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment
- Schedule appointments and respond to participant communications in a timely manner
- Collaborate with external service providers (with proper consent) to support holistic care
- Participate in weekly supervision with the Director of Counseling
- Attend staff meetings and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational and legal standards
- Complete continuing education and accrue clinical hours toward licensure (if applicable)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- Licensure (LPC, LSW, LCSW, etc.) preferred, but not required
- Experience working with trauma survivors, preferably in domestic violence or crisis settings
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) training certification (or willingness to complete during onboarding)
What We Offer
- Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting survivors
- Clinical supervision and support
- Opportunity to accrue licensure hours (if applicable)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in working with survivors of domestic violence on indeed or at laurelhouse.org
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · above average in counseling | ranked against 363 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Counseling median $70k (middle half $55k–$81k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counseling listings in Pennsylvania | 20 active | 363 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment709 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counseling pay trend | −16.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor (Part-Time, 24 Hours/Week, On-Site) at Laurel House a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 363 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
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