Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$17/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
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. This position entails driving individuals to their appointments, running errands, and companionship.
Excellent Perks and Benefits
- Hourly Rate is $17.00
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Training & Career Advancement
- A Great Team Environment
- DailyPay – A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
- HSA & FSA
- Life Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs & more
Education & Experience 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
- Knowledge of and ability to work with developmentally disabled persons
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent documentation and financial/mathematical skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Team Player
- Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written, with proper use of grammar and vocabulary, is required.
Additional Requirements
The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, & FBI as well as possess a valid PA Driver's License. The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all sponsored training.
Summary of Role
- Supports the independence of persons served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life.
- Models hope and optimism when encouraging persons served to achieve their potential.
- Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities.
- Cultivates a safe and supportive relationship and environment.
- Consumer transportation including, but not limited to, medical appointments, community activities, school/day pro-gramming, religious services, and family visits
Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live a meaningful day defined in the most independent and fulfilling manner possible.
The pillars of our success in serving so many people have been due to dedicating ourselves to the constant effort to ensure the physical and mental health of the individual served, to ensure their safety and the safety of the community they live in and to create opportunities for them to ultimately live a happy life in a manner that they choose.
The heroes providing this support each and every day make up a team that resembles a healthy family.
Who Is Apis Services Inc
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision.
By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"
Key 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 supportive relationship environment.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, reliable vehicle transportation with current insurance, and six months to one year of experience in a human service-related field. Additional requirements include passing criminal and FBI clearances, possessing a valid PA Driver's License, and successfully completing physical and drug screenings along with all sponsored training.
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor at Apis Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 352 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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