Clinical Counselor | Altercare Newark South (AL) | Altercare Newark North | Full Time
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Job Description
About the Role
Join EncompassCare Clinical Counseling as a Clinical Counselor – Nursing Home Setting in United States. Position Summary: This is not your typical counseling job! If you have a passion for working in a creative environment with older adults, then this Clinical Counseling position is for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts diagnostic assessments/updates, develops/revises/implements individualized treatment plans, and provides individual and/or group therapy to residents of nursing homes.
- Utilizes outcomes tools to monitor effectiveness of treatment.
- Consults and collaborates with other interdisciplinary staff as needed.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join EncompassCare Clinical Counseling as a Clinical Counselor – Nursing Home Setting.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Counselor | Altercare Newark South (AL) | Altercare Newark North | Full Time at EncompassCare Clinical Counseling a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Geriatric Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Geriatric Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Geriatric Counseling position at EncompassCare Clinical Counseling 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Newark, Ohio.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Diagnostic Assessments, Treatment Plan Development, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Outcomes Tools Utilization, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Active Licensure Maintenance, Therapeutic Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatric Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing individual or group therapy to residents in nursing homes. The role also requires utilizing outcomes tools to monitor treatment effectiveness and consulting with interdisciplinary sta...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
1mo ago