Family Counselor

Highfields, Inc.

Family Counselor conducting in-home counseling sessions aimed at improving family dynamics and communication. Offering flexible scheduling and remote documentation capabilities, while working with clients in Jackson and Hillsdale counties.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeJackson • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $45,000 - $50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct counseling sessions within a family's home, assessing and addressing family dynamics, communication issues, and challenges by working directly with all family members in their environment.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including individual needs, relationships, and environmental factors.
Provide counseling sessions, teaching coping mechanisms, parenting skills, conflict resolution strategies, and other necessary skills to strengthen family relationships.
Services are provided two to four hours per week as needed. Clients are located in Jackson and Hillsdale counties.
Highfields offers a flexible schedule and the ability to complete documentation remotely.
Staff meetings are held in-office.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in counseling, social work, or directly related field (will consider if bachelor's degree is obtained and are in process of completing master's degree)
State licensure commensurate with required degree (consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain)
One year or more experience in providing counseling services to children and families
Valid driver's license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 weeks paid time off (accrual starts on first day)
11 paid holidays in addition to a paid birthday and paid floating holiday
Paid mileage
License supervision
Paid licensing practice exam, seminar, and final exam
Paid training opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (after 30 days)
Short-term disability
401(k)
Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
Work-Life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

counselingevaluationscoping mechanismsparenting skillsconflict resolution strategies

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingflexibility

Certifications

Master's degree in counselingMaster's degree in social workState licensure