Counselor 3 - Northeast United States
Listed compensation
$125K - $140K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Counseling professional who resides in the America Northeast area.
Through a professional, private office setting and/or teletherapy, these seasoned professionals provide the highest quality of consultation to ecclesiastical leaders, direct counseling services, community resource development and referral, and support to other staff.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality counseling services and consultation to ecclesiastical leaders and staff. Develop community resources and administer support programs such as Addiction Recovery.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in a clinical field and a current independent clinical license. Candidates must have at least five years of post-masters experience and be a temple-worthy member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counseling Psychology — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counseling Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.7 / 10 · top 10% in counseling psychology | ranked against 73 Counseling Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$140k | Counseling Psychology median $73k (middle half $67k–$79k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 36% remote · 36% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment382 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #10 of 31 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor 3 - Northeast United States at Confidential Employer a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Counseling Psychology — ranked against 73 active Counseling Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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