Peer Counselor (CORE Guide)
Job Description
About the Role
Join firsthand Health as a Peer Counselor – $22/hr in United States. firsthand supports individuals living with SMI (serious mental illness). Our holistic approach includes a team of peer recovery specialists, benefits specialists and clinicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct community outreach to individuals with SMI in homes, community locations, and care settings like she.
- Provide timely and thorough documentation of encounters and participate in case reviews and team collaborati.
- provide a reasonable accommodation in relation to the requested exemption.
Requirements
-, which include, but may not be limited to: evidence of vaccination for/immunity to COVID-19, Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR, Chickenpox, Tetanus and Diphtheria.
- All employees of firsthand are required to receive these vaccinations on a cadence/frequency as advised by the CDC, whereas not otherwise prohibited by state law.
- New hires may submit for consideration a request to be exempted from these requirements (based on a valid religious or medical reason) via forms provided by firsthand.
- Such requests will be subject to review and approval by the Company, and exemptions will be granted only if the Company can provide a reasonable accommodation in relation to the requested exemption.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $22/hr
- 15 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
Apply to join firsthand Health as a Peer Counselor – $22/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Peer Counselor (CORE Guide) at firsthand Health 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 physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at firsthand Health 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.
Remote physician positions in Clinical Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $22/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Peer counseling, Crisis intervention, Care coordination, Community outreach, Mental health support, Substance abuse support, Case management, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: Conduct community outreach to individuals with serious mental illness and provide ongoing support by coordinating care and scheduling appointments. Act as a primary point of contact to advocate for individual needs and facilitate access to essential health and social resources.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Match, 16 Weeks Parental Leave, 15 Days Vacation, Equity/Incentive Program, Performance Bonus Potential. 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)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
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