Polk County Counselor

Youth and Family Alternatives

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United States — RemoteFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Youth and Family Alternatives as a Polk County Counselor – Youth & Family Therapy in United States. Position Summary: Responsible for counseling individuals, groups, and/or community youth and their families using advanced techniques through individual, group, and family therapy. Work is performed under direct supervision of the Program Director and a licensed clinician.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessments, prepare treatment plans and psycho-social evaluations to meet clinical contract and reg.

Provide counseling and support services to youth, assisting them in completing their education and developin.

Conduct group counseling sessions.

conduct client sessions at locations convenient for the client.

Requirements

informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles is demonstrated through active participation in agency

required training, use of trauma

informed practices, and understanding that trauma

informed environments require cultural sensitivity and an emphasis on a safe and respectful environment for all. Essential Functions:

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Youth and Family Alternatives as a Polk County Counselor – Youth & Family Therapy.

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Informed CareCase ManagementClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningPsycho-social EvaluationsCrisis InterventionCourt RepresentationActive ListeningMicrosoft Office Suite

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Polk County Counselor at Youth and Family Alternatives a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

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

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Youth and Family Alternatives is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

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.

Remote counselor positions in Clinical Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote counselor position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Case Management, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Psycho-social Evaluations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individual, group, and family counseling to youth and their families using trauma-informed care principles. Manage clinical documentation, conduct assessments, and advocate for clients within the legal and school systems.

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