Community-Based Mental Health Counselor - Master's Level
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join The Home for Little Wanderers as a Mental Health Counselor – Relocation Assistance in United States. Relocation assistance and Visa sponsorship available! When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.
Key Responsibilities
- provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brig.
- provide intensive family therapy services, working to keep children and their families together in the commu.
- Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive In Home Therapy services for clients and families.
- Provide intensive family therapy.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
- Previous experience working with children and families in a therapeutic capacity highly preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Licensed and insured driver with reliable and consistent access to a car.
Benefits & Compensation
- 15 days PTO.
- CME allowance: $2,400.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
- Visa sponsorship available.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with The Home for Little Wanderers in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community-Based Mental Health Counselor - Master's Level at Confidential Employer 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 psychologist 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 — Psychologist Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at Confidential Employer is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
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.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: up to $2,400.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Somerville/Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: In Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, Family Systems Approach, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Time Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive In Home Therapy services to clients and families, including intensive family therapy and acting as a liaison with collateral agencies. Responsibilities also involve identifying community resources, advocating for families, and particip...
Benefits package: Relocation Assistance, Visa Sponsorship, 15 Days PTO, 11 Holidays, 5 Sick Days, Health and Dental Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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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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