Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or PLPC)
Is $35/hr competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Unknown as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or PLPC) in United States.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Counseling or a closely related field (psychology, marriage and family therapy) from an accredited institution.
- Active (or eligible) Missouri PLPC or LPC license.
- Experience in Mental Health is preferred, but New Grads are welcomed.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $25 – $35 per hour
Work Schedule
- M-F 8-5 schedule.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Unknown as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or PLPC).
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or PLPC) at Zohorecruit a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling 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.
Mental Health Counseling — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Counseling position at Zohorecruit 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.
Compensation Analysis
Zohorecruit lists compensation for this psychologist position at $52k to $73k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $35 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
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 ($52k–$73k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Mental health, Psychology, Marriage and family therapy, Clinical assessment, Patient care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality mental health care to individuals, families, and couples within the community. Maintain a professional practice schedule while delivering therapeutic services.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vacation, PTO, 401k Plan. 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 Mental Health Counseling psychologist 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
4d ago
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