Family Counselor- Jackson County

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Highfields Inc as a Family Counselor- Jackson County in United States.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, social work, or directly related field (will consider if bachelor degree is obtained and are in process of completing master).

State licensure commensurate with required degree (consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain).

One year or more experience in providing counseling services to children and families.

Valid driver's license.

Benefits & Compensation

4 weeks paid time off (accrual starts on first day)

11 paid holidays in addition to a paid birthday and paid floating holiday

Paid mileage

License supervision

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

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

Apply to join Highfields Inc as a Family Counselor- Jackson County.

Key Skills

Family CounselingHome-Based CounselingFamily Dynamics AssessmentCommunication Skills TeachingCoping Mechanisms TeachingParenting Skills InstructionConflict ResolutionIndividual Needs AssessmentEnvironmental Factors AssessmentDocumentation

Key Responsibilities

The Family Counselor provides counseling sessions directly within the family's home environment to assess and address family dynamics, communication issues, and challenges. This role involves teaching essential skills such as coping mechanisms, parenting strategies, and conflict resolution to strengthen family relationships.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Counselor- Jackson County at Highfields a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

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

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Highfields is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Highfields lists compensation for this physician position at $48k to $56k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($48k–$56k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Family Counseling, Home-Based Counseling, Family Dynamics Assessment, Communication Skills Teaching, Coping Mechanisms Teaching, Parenting Skills Instruction, Conflict Resolution, Individual Needs Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Family Counselor provides counseling sessions directly within the family's home environment to assess and address family dynamics, communication issues, and challenges. This role involves teaching essential skills such as coping mechanisms, parenting strategies, and conflict resolution to streng...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Mileage, License Supervision, Paid Licensing Practice Exam, Paid Seminar, Paid Final Exam, Paid Training Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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