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Highfields
United States

Family Counselor- Jackson County

CounselorFull-time

Listed compensation

$48k-$56k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

The Family Counselor conducts counseling sessions within a family's home, assessing and addressing family dynamics, communication issues, and challenges by working directly with all family members in their environment.

In addition, you will be conducting comprehensive evaluations, including individual needs, relationships, and environmental factors. Providing counseling sessions, teaching coping mechanisms, parenting skills, conflict resolution strategies, and other necessary skills to strengthen family relationships. Services are provided two-four hours a week as needed.

Highfields offers a flexible schedule and the ability to complete documentation remotely.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Paid licensing practice exam, seminar, and final exam
  • Paid training opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (after 30 days)
  • Short-term disability
  • 401(k)
  • Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
  • Work-Life balance

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.

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.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, or be actively pursuing one with a Bachelor's degree, along with state licensure commensurate with the degree. A minimum of one year of experience providing counseling services to children and families, and a valid driver's license are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Family CounselingHome-Based CounselingFamily Dynamics AssessmentCommunication Skills TeachingCoping Mechanisms TeachingParenting Skills InstructionIndividual Needs AssessmentEnvironmental Factors Assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Counselor- Jackson County at Highfields a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in General Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 62 active General Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

General Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 45 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 40% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

General Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through May 2026).

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About Highfields

Individual and Family Services
Onondaga, MI
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Mileage
License Supervision
Paid Licensing Practice Exam
Paid Seminar
Paid Final Exam
Paid Training Opportunities