Residential Master's Level Counselor

This Residential Master's Level Counselor position at YOUTH VILLAGES includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Mental Health Counseling position at YOUTH VILLAGES 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.

YOUTH VILLAGES lists compensation for this physician position at $62k to $65k annually.

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.

This position is based in Tennessee.

Tennessee 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed care, Psychosocial assessment, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides individual, group, and family therapy to youth in a residential setting while creating and updating individualized treatment plans. They also manage admissions, discharges, and coordinate with the treatment team to ensure safety and therapeutic progress.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision, 401(k), 2 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid sick days per year, 11 paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement, Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.