Direct Care Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs as a Direct Care Counselor – Youth Residential in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Needham - Needham, MA 02492Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $20.00 - $21.
Key Responsibilities
- pressure situations Capacity to work effectively in a stressful and fast
Requirements
- day work week options: Second Shift: Sunday
- Wednesday Second Shift: Wednesday
- Saturday Overnight: Weekend (Friday – Monday) Overnight: Weeknight (Monday – Thursday) Bi
- weekly rotating schedules Other flexibility considered based on program needs
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $20 - $21/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs as a Direct Care Counselor – Youth Residential.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Direct Care Counselor at WALKER a 3.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at WALKER 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.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: up to $1,500.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $21 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Needham, 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
- Transparent compensation ($17k–$22k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Direct care, Milieu management, Therapeutic crisis intervention, Crisis intervention, Behavioral support, Medication administration, Documentation, Interpersonal skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Direct Care Counselor provides direct supervision and therapeutic support to children and teens in residential and school settings. They are responsible for implementing treatment plans, managing the milieu, and assisting youth with daily living activities.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program. 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 (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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