Mental Health Counselor
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39% below median for Counselor in PA — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Apis Services Inc as a Mental Health Counselor – Community Support, $17/hr in United States. Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc, an Affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking a Full Time Community Specialist for our Mental Health program in the Reading area. This position requires flexibility and reliable transportation while working in the individual's community.
Key Responsibilities
- provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with al.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Reliable vehicle transportation and current insurance policy required
- Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in human service
- related field
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $17/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Apis Services Inc as a Mental Health Counselor – Community Support, $17/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor at Apis Services 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 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.
Clinical Psychology — Psychologist Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at Apis Services 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.
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: $17/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $17 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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 ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Flexibility, Reliable Transportation, Driving, Errand Running, Companionship, Communication Skills, Documentation Skills, Financial Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: This role supports the independence of persons served by providing necessary assistance to maximize their quality of life, modeling hope, and encouraging community involvement. Responsibilities include consumer transportation to appointments, activities, and visits, as well as cultivating a safe and...
Benefits package: Mileage Reimbursement, Paid Training, Career Advancement, Great Team Environment, DailyPay, HSA & FSA, Life Assistance Program, Wellness Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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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
1mo ago
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