MEDICAL COUNSELOR (Bayside, NY)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Life's WORC as a Medical Counselor – $22.75-24.30/hr in United States. * 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri 6am-2pm) * The pay rate is 22.75-24.
Key Responsibilities
- Accompany and advocate for individuals on medical/dental appointments and emergency room visits
- Schedule all medical appointment in coordination with the Nurse and Manager
- Maintenance of a medical appointment calendar in coordination with the Nurse and Manager
- Meets with the Nurse and Manger weekly to coordinate information brought to and from appointments
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred
- Minimum six months’ experience with Life’s WORC or similar agency in capacity of Support Counselor or in another health related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $22.75 - $24.30/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Life's WORC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MEDICAL COUNSELOR (Bayside, NY) at Life's WORC a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Developmental Disabilities physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Developmental Disabilities — Physician Career Context
This Developmental Disabilities position at Life's WORC is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $22.75 - $24.30/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Bayside, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: ADL Supports, Lifting, Medical Appointment Coordination, Program Plan Implementation, Medication Checks, AMAP Certification, Driving Agency Vans, Safe Driving Practices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Developmental Disabilities role.
Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include accompanying and advocating for individuals during medical appointments, scheduling these appointments in coordination with the Nurse and Manager, and providing ongoing protective oversight to residents. The role also involves implementing active treatment, assisting with da...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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