Licensed Counselor - Group Counseling

LPC / LMHC 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$93.6K - $104K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We Just Raised Our Pay Rates—Your Expertise Deserves It!

Wood Violet Recovery is looking for an LPC to help lead our therapeutic and educational group programming for clients in our mental health program. This role is ideal for someone who excels in group facilitation and enjoys a structured, collaborative clinical environment. A very small individual caseload (0–5 clients) may be assigned.

Schedule: * Monday-Friday

  • 8:30am–5:00pm

What You'll Do

  • Lead daily therapeutic, educational, and process groups (primary duty).
  • Maintain group curriculum and documentation.
  • Provide minimal individual counseling as needed.
  • Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Support client engagement, safety, and progress.

What You'll Bring

  • Active LPC, LCSW, or LMFT in state of Wisconsin (required).
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1+ year experience working with individuals in behavioral health.
  • Valid WI Driver’s License.
  • Ability to pass background checks and drug screen.
  • CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits & More

  • Quarterly bonus opportunity!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days!
  • 401k with 3% company match!
  • PTO starts accruing on day one + paid holidays and sick time!
  • Free daily meal from our on-site kitchen!

Join us and make a meaningful impact through group-based recovery work. Apply today!

At Wood Violet Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duty involves leading daily therapeutic, educational, and process groups while maintaining the associated curriculum and documentation. This role also includes providing minimal individual counseling and actively participating in treatment planning and team meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license in Wisconsin, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in behavioral health is required, along with a valid WI Driver’s License and the ability to pass background checks.

Key Skills

Therapeutic Group LeadershipEducational Group LeadershipProcess Group LeadershipCurriculum MaintenanceInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationClient SafetyClient Progress SupportBehavioral Health Experience

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health counselingranked against 777 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Wisconsin8 active778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment234 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings332 in the last 30 days211 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (777 Mental Health Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Counselor - Group Counseling at Sunshine Behavioral Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 777 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$80k
5
$80k-105k
7
$105k-130k
4
$130k-155k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
32%
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 777 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Sunshine Behavioral Health

Medical Practices
San Juan Capistrano, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with 3% Company Match
PTO Accrual from Day One
Paid Holidays
Sick Time