Primary Counselor

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19.77 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring a Primary Counselor to join our dynamic team!

Salary Range: $19.77 per hour

Shift: Full Time PM (1:00 pm - 9:30 pm)

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What Makes Us Special?

  • UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
  • Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
  • Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
  • Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If Yes, How You Will Contribute to the Team:

As a Primary Counselor, you will provide crucial therapeutic support to clients by assessing their needs, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, and implementing individualized behavioral programs.

You will work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of the Program Director to offer treatment options, help resolve problems, and assist clients in managing stress, mental health challenges, and other life issues.

You will maintain case notes, monitor client progress, and actively participate in the development of treatment plans.

Must Have

  • Two years' direct care work experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral setting; or
  • Two years of college-level coursework including behavioral health; or
  • A combination of relevant experience and education totaling two years.

Nice to Have

  • Background education in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or related fields.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that we reasonably expect to pay for roles, as stated above.

Key Responsibilities

The Primary Counselor will deliver essential therapeutic support by assessing client needs, leading individual and group counseling sessions, and executing individualized behavioral programs. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to offer treatment options, resolve issues, and aid clients in managing life challenges.

Requirements

Candidates must possess two years of direct care experience in a behavioral setting, or two years of college-level coursework in behavioral health, or a combination of education and experience totaling two years. Background education in psychology, sociology, social work, or counseling fields is considered beneficial.

Key Skills

Needs AssessmentIndividual CounselingInterdisciplinary TeamworkProblem ResolutionStress ManagementMental Health SupportCase Note MaintenanceClient Progress MonitoringTreatment Plan Development

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Benefits & Perks

UKG Wallet (earned wage access)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Continuing Education & Training
Growth Opportunities