Behavioral Health Counselor - Part-Time - Ridgecrest, CA

2 months ago
Ridgecrest, California$83.2K - $130KPart TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Salary Percentile93th percentile
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103% above median for Counselor in CA

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Posted 59 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join QTC Management, Inc. as a Behavioral Health Counselor – Part-Time, Ridgecrest, CA in United States. Do you crave a career that truly makes an impact in people’s lives? Do you thrive on problem-solving and finding solutions?

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver face
  • medical counseling services to eligible participants in accordance with contract

Requirements

  • Deliver face
  • medical counseling services to eligible participants in accordance with contract requirements
  • Provide brief, solution
  • focused interventions addressing life transitions such as relocation, school changes, deployment

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $83.2K - $130K

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join QTC Management, Inc. as a Behavioral Health Counselor – Part-Time, Ridgecrest, CA.

Key Skills

Non-Medical CounselingSolution-Focused InterventionsStress ManagementCoping StrategiesGoal-Oriented CounselingNeeds AssessmentReferral ManagementResilience BuildingReadiness SupportCommunication SkillsRelationship Skill-BuildingPsychoeducational BriefingsWorkshop FacilitationGroup DiscussionsDocumentationFederal Guideline Adherence
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor - Part-Time - Ridgecrest, CA at QTC Management a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at QTC Management 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.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

QTC Management lists compensation for this physician position at $83k to $130k annually.

This is approximately 12% above the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Ridgecrest, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Transparent compensation ($83k–$130k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Non-Medical Counseling, Solution-Focused Interventions, Stress Management, Coping Strategies, Goal-Oriented Counseling, Needs Assessment, Referral Management, Resilience Building. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will deliver face-to-face, non-medical, solution-focused counseling services addressing life transitions and stressors, while also conducting outreach activities like briefings and workshops. Responsibilities include assessing participant needs, making appropriate referrals, and mainta...

Benefits package: Health and Wellness Programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement Benefits, Flexible Scheduling. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About QTC Management

Hospitals and Health Care
San Dimas, California
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Benefits & Perks

Health and Wellness Programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement Benefits
Flexible Scheduling
6.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

Posted

2mo ago