Pays $50k-$55k — $40k below the Counselor market median of ~$95k (50 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time school-based counselor. Master's degree and LPC/LSW/LCSW required. $50K-$55K. Philadelphia, PA.
Join The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth as a School Based Counselor – Licensed, $50K-$55K in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $50K - $55K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The School-based Counselor provides case management, trauma-informed therapy, and mental health support to at-risk students in school and home settings. They also consult with school personnel and community agencies to develop behavioral strategies and coordinate necessary resources.
Requirements
A Master's degree in counseling or social work is required for this position. Candidates must hold a valid license as an LPC, LSW, or LCSW.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
School Counseling — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Confidential Employer ranks #11 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 16% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Position Insights
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