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Imua Family Services

Family Counselor

Kahului, HI · On-site

The Family Counselor will be responsible for developing the program for mental health therapy. This position provides compassionate, ethical, and culturally competent mental health services to ...

Imua Family Services

Family Counselor

Kahului, HI

The Family Counselor will be responsible for developing the program for mental health therapy. This position provides compassionate, ethical, and culturally competent mental health services to ...

Holy Family Institute

Family Counselor

Mckeesrocks, PA · On-site

$42K - $45K/yr

Family Counselor Program: In Home Community Services Reports to: Director of In-Home Services Location: McKees Rocks office, frequent travel within the community to meet clients Hours: Full-time, ...

Children's Home & Aid

Family Counselor

Belleville, IL · On-site

$47K - $51K/yr

The Family Counselor is a critical member of the Youth Services team, providing crisis intervention, follow-up crisis stabilization, and short-term counseling and case management services to youth ...

Penfield Children's Center

Family Counselor

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$60K - $74K/yr

Family Counselor Department: Behavior Clinic Reporting Manager: Assistant Director of Behavior Clinic FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary Supervisory Responsibility: None Compensation Grade: 24 Compensation ...

HFI Pittsburgh

Family Counselor

Mckeesrocks, PA · On-site

$42K - $45K/yr

Family Counselor Program: In Home Community Services Reports to: Director of In-Home Services Location: McKees Rocks office, frequent travel within the community to meet clients Hours: Full-time, ...

Children's Home and Aid

Family Counselor

Granite City, IL · On-site

$47K - $51K/yr

The Family Counselor is a critical member of the Youth Services team, providing crisis intervention, follow-up crisis stabilization, and short-term counseling and case management services to youth ...

Children's Home & Aid

Family Counselor

Alton, IL · On-site

$47K - $51K/yr

The Family Counselor is a critical member of the Youth Services team, providing crisis intervention, follow-up crisis stabilization, and short-term counseling and case management services to youth ...

PENFIELD CHILDRENS CENTER

Family Counselor

Milwaukee, WI

$49K - $74K/yr

Family Counselor Department: Behavior Clinic Reporting Manager: Assistant Director of Behavior Clinic FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary Supervisory Responsibility: None Compensation Grade: 24 Compensation ...

Children's Home and Aid

Family Counselor

Belleville, IL · On-site

$47K - $51K/yr

The Family Counselor is a critical member of the Youth Services team, providing crisis intervention, follow-up crisis stabilization, and short-term counseling and case management services to youth ...

Children's Home and Aid

Family Counselor

Alton, IL · On-site

$47K - $51K/yr

The Family Counselor is a critical member of the Youth Services team, providing crisis intervention, follow-up crisis stabilization, and short-term counseling and case management services to youth ...

Children's Home & Aid

Family Counselor

Granite City, IL · On-site

$47K - $51K/yr

The Family Counselor is a critical member of the Youth Services team, providing crisis intervention, follow-up crisis stabilization, and short-term counseling and case management services to youth ...

VNS Health

Family Counselor

Bronx, NY · On-site

$17 - $18.03/hr

Overview Provides family support services to children with emotional disturbances and their families individually and/or in groups. Collaborates and advocates with systems involved with the client.

Highfields Inc

Family Counselor - FTBS

Jackson, MI · Remote

$39K - $45K/yr

Highfields is seeking a family counselor to provide solution-focused, home-based counseling services to children and families. You will be providing face-to-face services with clients in their homes ...

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How much do family counselor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for family counselor in the United States is $53,857.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a family counselor?

Family counselors are licensed mental health professionals who help families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. They work with individuals, couples, and families to address issues such as parenting challenges, marital problems, grief, or behavioral issues in children. Using various therapeutic approaches, family counselors facilitate understanding and healing within families, aiming to promote healthier dynamics and emotional well-being. Sessions can take place in private practices, community centers, or healthcare settings, and may involve both individual and group therapy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a family counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Family Counselor, you need a solid background in psychology or counseling, often supported by a master's degree and relevant state licensure. Familiarity with therapeutic frameworks, assessment tools, and electronic case management systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust are crucial soft skills for effectively supporting families. These abilities are essential for addressing complex family dynamics and facilitating positive change in clients' lives.

How does a family counselor typically collaborate with other professionals to support clients?

Family Counselors often work closely with a multidisciplinary team, which may include social workers, school counselors, psychologists, and medical professionals. This collaboration ensures comprehensive care by addressing all aspects of a family's needs, from emotional well-being to practical support. Family Counselors may participate in case conferences, coordinate treatment plans, and communicate regularly with other service providers to monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed. This teamwork approach helps deliver more effective and holistic support for families.

What is the difference between Family Counselor vs Marriage Therapist?

AspectFamily CounselorMarriage Therapist
CredentialsRequires a master's degree in counseling or psychology, licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or similarRequires a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy, and licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Work EnvironmentClinics, schools, community centers, private practicePrivate practice, clinics, hospitals, counseling centers
Industry UsageUsed broadly for family-related issues, including child and adolescent counselingSpecifically focuses on marriage and couple relationships, but also addresses family dynamics

Family Counselors and Marriage Therapists both work to improve relational dynamics, but Family Counselors typically address a broader range of family issues, including child and adolescent concerns, while Marriage Therapists focus primarily on couple relationships. Both roles require similar credentials and often work in similar environments, but their specialization differs slightly.

How to become a family counselor?

To become a family counselor, you typically need a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, followed by a master's degree in marriage and family therapy or counseling. Licensure or certification is usually required, which involves completing supervised clinical hours and passing a licensing exam. Developing strong communication and interpersonal skills is essential for success in this profession.
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Infographic showing various Family Counselor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,857 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Family Counselor

Imua Family Services

Kahului, HI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Summary:
Help IMUA strengthen the heartbeat of Maui our families. IMUA Family Services is seeking compassionate, qualified, licensed Mental Health Providers to join our team in providing accessible, culturally responsive care for our local community. At IMUA you aren't just a clinician, you're a vital part of a legacy that supports our Keiki and their families through life's biggest challenges.
The Family Counselor will be responsible for developing the program for mental health therapy. This
position provides compassionate, ethical, and culturally competent mental health services to children and their families. The family counselor is responsible for developmentally appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders and life challenges of children. Holding sessions for individual and group mental health therapy will be a key component for the Family Counselor.
This position will work closely with the Clinical Director for Early Intervention as well as providing IECS services in regard to general family counseling and behavior counseling. They will develop the process from referral to discharge and conduct credentialing for all medical providers. They will develop and implement a plan for outreach and information about services. The family counselor utilizes interactive, play-based interventions with regular caregiver involvement in the child's mental health care. The family counselor should demonstrate knowledge in the treatment of childhood trauma, emotional dysregulation, and child behavioral concerns. The family counselor should demonstrate understanding of caregiver-child relationships and how to effectively incorporate these foundational relationships into the child's mental health treatment. The family counselor is also responsible for all documentation, including intake and consent forms, diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge documents.
We offer a work / life balanced approach and the ability to make a difference. Consider what you want out of life and choose the IMUA way!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Hold Individual/Group therapy sessions for clients/families.
  • Implement Adverse Childhood Experience's (ACE's) screeners to put into programs by determining a process for all services within the agency (with director approval).
  • Gather assessments/administer assessments when needed.
  • Works in conjunction with Play IMUA with referrals/assessments/services.
  • Create and maintain tracking system/folders/filing.
  • Provides direct and consultative therapeutic services to children enrolled in IMUA programs according to policies and procedures and individual plans.
  • Completes developmentally appropriate diagnostic assessments.
  • Create and implement developmentally appropriate treatment plans.
  • Engage in evidence-based, developmentally appropriate counseling interventions to address individual needs of the child as well as needs of the family.
  • Provide support to caregivers to enhance the child's care (e.g., psychoeducation, family therapy, additional resources)
  • Complete clinical documentation including intake and consent forms, diagnostic assessments, individualized treatment plans, session notes, and discharge documentation.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to provide continuity of care.
  • Provide referrals to outside resources/additional services as needed.
  • Consults with other therapists/mental health professionals, as appropriate, to discuss caseload management, interventions, and receive support from other professionals.
  • Counsels and coaches family members with respect to the results of the evaluation and makes appropriate recommendations and referrals.
  • Provides services for the habilitation in social, emotional, motor, adaptive, physical, behavioral and cognitive domains and developmental concerns associated with the domains.
  • Refers appropriate children for medical or other professional services necessary to maximize the developmental progress of children with delays in all areas of development.
  • Participates actively in meetings with other team members, including families and other medical or professional services in order to develop an individualized plan for assigned clients that meet clients'; and their families'; needs, interest and abilities.
  • Provides family-centered direct, multi and transdisciplinary and consultative therapeutic services to children enrolled in IMUA programs according to policies and procedures and individual plans in order to prevent or minimize the impact of initial or future impairment, delay in development or loss of functional ability.
  • Provides direct and consultative services with specific regard to any necessary adaptation of the environment and selection, design and fabrication of assistive technology to facilitate development and promote the acquisition of functional skills.
  • Provides consistent and timely feedback regarding the progress and status of clients to other members of the team, including families.
  • Provide various outpatient mental health services with the goal of client recovery.
  • Conduct intakes and monitor individual, group, and family therapies.
  • Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment.
  • Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.
  • Demonstrates organizational skills and time management in independently managing work, caseload and related responsibilities.
  • Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines.
  • Maintains confidentiality of child/family, agency records and all related information.
  • Monitors service delivery and service gaps.
  • Works closely with Program Director on staff training and development to improve skills and to ensure evidence-based best practices and service delivery.
  • Performs clerical duties, such as filing, photocopying, faxing, shredding and collating.
  • Actively participates in committees, teams and task forces as required and directed by the agency.
  • Provides services in Hana, on Lanai and Molokai as needed while demonstrating an understanding of cultural uniqueness.
  • Presents a positive and professional image to client, families, staff, community agencies and visitors.
  • Relates to clients and families in a warm, courteous and professional manner.
  • Presents information and recommendations clearly and effectively and communicates in a constructive, supportive manner.
  • Maintains a high level of professional knowledge and competency through participation in meetings, conferences, review of current literature and other learning activities to promote professional growth in child development, the individual's specific discipline, early intervention and early childhood education.
  • Acts as a consultant to educational, medical and other professional groups.
  • Serves as a consultant to other professionals to incorporate child development therapy development activities into daily schedule.
  • Assists to ensure credentialing is ready for Billing; works in conjunction with HR to successfully enroll in credentialing with insurances.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
The qualifications listed below are needed to adequately fulfill essential job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Time management, attention to detail and organization
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and high attention to detail
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Desire to work for / with fast paced individual.
  • Able to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and multi-task.
  • Clear Criminal Background
  • Clear Child Protective Background
  • Current and valid driver's license and Auto Insurance.
  • Current TB clearance
  • Clear Drivers Abstract

Education and/or Experience:
Must be at least 18 years old and meet the following:
  • Master's or Doctoral degree in the behavioral sciences (Social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology) required.
  • Current Hawaii License in Good Standing or on track to pursue licensure in the state of Hawaii (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, or LP) (responsible for maintaining own licensure)
  • At least 2 years Work Experience with Families and Children as licensed mental health professional preferred.
  • In addition to your coursework, complete clinical training.
  • Earn a degree from programs that are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Language Skills
  • Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write complex correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to clients, community partners, agency personnel and Board members of the organization.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Time management, attention to detail, and organization skills

Reasoning Ability
  • Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to apply problem solving skills in concrete and variable situations.
  • Ability to work independently.

Computer Skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office software � specifically Microsoft Word and Excel, and Outlook

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Proficient knowledge and experience using the DC 0-5 and the DSM 5 and understanding of the differences in diagnoses of children vs. adolescents and adults.
  • Proficient understanding of child development
  • Knowledge of professional and ethical mental health documentation standards
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Ability to continuously assess progress and adjust diagnoses, treatment plans, and therapeutic interventions as needed.
  • Stays up to date on current research and evidenced based practices
  • Attends continuing education opportunities to continue professional development
  • Maintains the ethical and professional standards set forth by the Ethics Code of the American Psychological Association (APA).

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  1. General
    • In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch. The employee should have the manual dexterity needed to be able to file, type, and accomplish general office tasks specific to job duties of this position. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  2. Travel
    1. Available to travel on occasion for meetings, seminars, trainings, etc. on Maui (including Lanai and Molokai as required for service and across the state.)
  3. Work Environment
    1. Works in a natural environment for children and families including preschool classroom with children around educational material, preschool equipment, toys, and an outdoor playground. Workspace also includes a business office with co-workers utilizing office supplies, computers, printers, copiers, and telephone equipment.

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
EEO STATEMENT: As an EEO employer, IMUA Family Services will not discriminate in our employment practices
based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. IMUA Family Services hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

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