Group Counselor
Listed compensation
$20-$22/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Residential Counselor position Full-Time at Matthews 28105
Schedule: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Duties/Responsibilities
Contribute to the overall well-being of clients by serving as a positive role model—demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication, and professional behavior in a warm and supportive manner.
Provide consistent, day-to-day guidance and encouragement in alignment with therapeutic goals to support the implementation of each client's treatment plan.
Facilitate and actively engage clients in therapeutic groups focused on coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, education, and life skills development.
Communicate relevant observations and client progress with the treatment team to support coordinated, client-centered care.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information and program-related matters.
- Participate in meal support therapy (MST) with clients to model dietary behaviors and support a positive eating environment.
- Ensure the treatment environment remains welcoming, clean, and organized at all times.
- Attend all required trainings, educational sessions, and staff development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of program goals and client care.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- One year experience with behavioral health, experience with eating disorder setting or group home preferred.
- Must possess a valid and active North Carolina Driver's license.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Training for eating disorders provided
Work Location: In person- on site
Matthews 28105
Key Responsibilities
The Group Counselor provides day-to-day guidance and facilitates therapeutic groups to support client treatment plans. They also model positive behaviors and participate in meal support therapy to maintain a supportive environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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