Counselor, Mental Health - Residential Services

4 days ago

United States$25.26 - $31.57 hourlyFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Jackson County, Missouri as a Counselor, Mental Health - Residential Services in United States. Department: Residential Services County or State funded: County Exempt or Non-exempt: Exempt Paygrade: C-113 Salary pay range: $25.26 - $31.

Key Responsibilities

(The following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed.

) Conducts individual and family counseling sessions on a limited basis.

Oversees and collaborates with contracted therapists bi-weekly for caseload management.

Partners with probation officers, juvenile justice professionals, and community organizations.

Requirements

serving the citizens of Jackson County. The 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $25.26-$31.57/hr (Est. $53k-$66k/year)

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Jackson County, Missouri as a Counselor, Mental Health - Residential Services.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionDe-escalation techniquesCase managementTrauma-informed careAdolescent psychologyJuvenile justice proceduresCultural competencyIndividual counselingFamily counselingSubstance abuse treatmentStaff trainingCommunication skillsReport writingProfessional boundariesCaseload management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Counselor, Mental Health - Residential Services position at Jackson County, Missouri includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Jackson County, Missouri 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $25.26 - $31.57 hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $32 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
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, De-escalation techniques, Case management, Trauma-informed care, Adolescent psychology, Juvenile justice procedures, Cultural competency, Individual counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The mental health counselor provides clinical services and support to youth within the juvenile justice system to promote rehabilitation and behavioral change. Responsibilities include conducting counseling sessions, managing caseloads, and facilitating access to essential mental health and substanc...

Benefits package: Health care, Dental, Life insurance, Vacation time, Sick leave, Pension plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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