Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$41k-$53k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About George Junior Republic
Established in 1992, Preventative Aftercare is committed to keeping families together by providing quality home-based services to at-risk children, youth, adolescents and their families in their homes, schools and communities.
Position Overview
We are looking for Intensive in-home Mental Health Workers and Mental Health Professionals (counselors) for the Community Based Program. George Junior Republic Preventative Aftercare is committed to assisting youth and families in establishing safety, permanency, stability and well-being.
This distinct, mobile position will provide intensive services and trauma informed care to a caseload of seven to ten families referred throughout the county for Children & Youth Services and/or Juvenile Probation. Services will be provided within the community, schools and homes.
Evidence based practices and various treatment modalities will be utilized to engage families. Collaboration with schools, mental health agencies, substance abuse services, public assistance programs and other community support organizations is a priority for this position.
Requirements
- Mental Health Worker: Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field. A minimum of two years' experience in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Mental Health Professional: Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Professional licensure preferred, but not required.
- Must live in/near the county
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation
- Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule to provide 24-hour crisis intervention
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Vehicle allowance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Referral Bonus Program
- George Junior Republic is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status. Women are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Provide intensive in-home mental health services and trauma-informed care to a caseload of seven to ten families. Collaborate with schools, mental health agencies, and community support organizations to ensure family stability and well-being.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 58% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $41k–$53k | Mental Health Counseling median $67k (middle half $54k–$73k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$48k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Pennsylvania | 28 active | 782 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 58% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +18.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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