Family Services Counselor (FSC) (Walla Walla)
Listed compensation
Wage: $22.00-33.00/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
42 Years of Advancing Potential
Job Summary
The FSC focuses on empowering the family to solve problems, become self-sufficient, and strengthen their relations with a variety of community resources.
FSCs provide clinical service delivery, including thorough family assessment, identification of strengths and risk factors within the family, family service plan development, implementation, and outcomes identified in each plan in collaboration with social workers.
*see attached job description for complete FSC Therapist description
Wage: $22.00-33.00 *DOE
(Top wage available to candidates with Master’s Degrees who are Licensed only)
Program: 35
Location: Walla Walla Washington
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, social or behavioral science or closely related field
OR
- Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences or closely related field and two years’ paid experience delivering services to families and children.
- Have a clear criminal history and pass a background check
Licensing and Certifications
- Currently have or within 30 days of being hired CPR/First Aid Certification (Paid by SA)
- Current driver’s license, car, and car insurance
- TB Test: Within 7 days of first day of employment (Paid by SA)
- Current or ability to obtain: Licensed, certified or agency affiliated as a counselor in the State of Washington under Department of Health healthcare professional credentialing guidelines
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social or behavioral science or closely related field from an accredited college or university plus minimum one-year experience working with children and families
Service Alternatives Is
We are a values-driven organization. Our mission is to advance the potential of communities, customers, and ourselves through exceptional service.
Benefits
PayActiv: Real time access to earned wages
401(k), 401(k) Matching, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off
*See attached "at a glance" for more information*
SA is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
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Key Responsibilities
The Family Services Counselor empowers families to solve problems and achieve self-sufficiency by identifying strengths and risk factors. They provide clinical service delivery, including the development and implementation of family service plans in collaboration with social workers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington 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, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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