Counselor - Children's (Field-based)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Directions for Living as a Children's Counselor – Field-Based, $80K Salary in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Largo, FL 33773Salary: $80,000/year We offer: Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. 5 days of PTO 16 Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!
Key Responsibilities
- world application of coping and behavioral strategies. Utilize trauma
- informed and evidence
- being. Develop and implement individualized treatment and safety plans in collaboration with families and the clinical team. Provide crisis intervention and de
- escalation support when needed. Coach parents and caregivers on effective behavioral management strategies and trauma
Requirements
- CBT and other evidence
- based treatments. Must acquire knowledge of community resources. Must take the Wraparound for Clinicians Training (3
- hours) within 30 days of employment. Preference will be given to individuals who have taken the 3
- hour Wraparound for Clinicians training.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80K
- 5 days PTO.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Directions for Living as a Children's Counselor – Field-Based, $80K Salary.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Children's (Field-based) at Directions for Living 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 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.
Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at Directions for Living 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.
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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Largo, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($80k–$80k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Trauma-Informed Counseling, Behavioral Support, Crisis Stabilization, Emotional Regulation, Coping Skills Development, Individual Counseling, Evidence-Based Approaches, Anxiety Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Counselor provides trauma-informed counseling and behavioral support services to high-risk children and adolescents directly in their home and community settings. Key duties involve stabilizing crises, improving emotional regulation, developing coping skills, and reducing behaviors that risk out...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, 5 days PTO, 16 Wellness Days and Holidays, 403b retirement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Clinical Psychology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
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
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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