Counselor Jobs in Delaware
Counselor jobs in Delaware are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in behavioral health, school-based services, and substance use treatment programs. Most hiring clusters in Wilmington, Dover, and Newark, where large employers like Christiana Care Health System, Nemours Children's Health, and the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health draw steady applicants at every level from entry-level associate counselors to licensed clinical supervisors. The most in-demand specialties right now are mental health counseling, school counseling, and addiction recovery services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles18
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityWilmington, DE
Cities hiring8
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare
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Direct Care Counselor - Brian's House
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Aurora Staffing (PA)
Direct Care Counselor - Brian's House
Brandywine, Delaware
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Financial Coach - Social Security Administration Benefits Counselor
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ServiceSource Inc.
Financial Coach - Social Security Administration Benefits Counselor
New Castle, Delaware
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College Counselor (Part-time)
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Freire Schools
College Counselor (Part-time)
Wilmington, Delaware
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Mental Health Counselor
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Corey Family Counseling
Mental Health Counselor
Milton, Delaware
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Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health
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LifeStance Health
Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health
Newark, Delaware
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Direct Care Counselor - Brian's House
Aurora Staffing (PA)·Brandywine, Delaware
Job functions:
$16.5 - $17/hr
CPR Certification
1-50 employees
Job Description
Aurora Staffing works collaboratively with you to find your ideal position within our network, caring for and supporting people with disabilities, while working to continuously advance your career. Aurora Staffing is non-profit organization, recruiting passionate and dedicated people to make the difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities throughout the Woods System of Care in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
This position is for Brian's House:
We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods Community at Brian’s House has a rich history of helping people with developmental and intellectual disabilities live meaningful and fulfilling lives in the communities of their choosing. We provide homes and work opportunities and foster friendships, learning, and the pursuit of interests. We take great pride in helping and advocating for each person we serve through a program that is as individualized and unique as they are. We strive to provide individuals with choices and to feel valued as members of their communities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- 403b retirement plan
- Continuing education programs
- Tuition-assisted program
- Career growth opportunities
- Professional Development Assistance Programs
- Tuition reimbursement Program
Salary: $16.50- 17.00 / hour
Job Summary
The Direct Care Counselor is responsible for the care and supervision of clients at the group home. They are required to establish a positive, supportive relationship with clients and ensure that they maintain a therapeutic, warm, homelike atmosphere at the residential program. It is their duty to report and document any and all incidences that occur at the residential programs or community. At all times, they must maintain a positive working relationship with all supervisory, support, peer and other Brian’s House employees and conduct themselves in a professional manner while adhering to all Brian’s House, federal, state policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for safety, health and wellbeing of clients at all times.
- Maintain proper levels of supervision for clients at all times as stipulated in the ISP and/or Management.
- Provide assistance, instructions and guidance toward client independence in such areas as dressing, washing, feeding, personal hygiene, tooth brushing, toileting, social interactions, effective/appropriate communications techniques, etc.
- Responsible for preparing meals, feeding clients and providing close supervision and quality interaction during meal times.
- Responsible for housekeeping tasks including but not limited to making beds, sorting laundry, dusting, cleaning, organizing clients and maintaining neat and orderly arrangement of client’s personal belongings residential program.
- Assist in shopping for supplies for the clients and the program and maintain accountability of resident’s funds, petty cash (must keep and submit receipts to supervisor/Team Leader).
- Participate in individual and/or group recreational and/or social activities based upon the particular needs of assigned clients.
- Transport clients to and from day program, medical appointments, social and recreational activities. Supervise clients and maintain proper levels of supervision while out in the community or day programming.
- Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary team, making recommendations for the development and/or implementation of ISP’s designed to meet the individual goals set for assigned clients.
- Responsible for fulfilling mandatory training requirements at specified times as per 6400 regulations.
- Must ensure that required licenses and certifications are valid and current, this includes but is not limited to CPR, First Aid and Drivers License.
- Upon completion of proper training, administer routine first-aid treatment, CPR and medication to clients as needed and document and report any and all client health related concerns to appropriate persons.
- Complete daily documentation and any pertinent forms as required, this includes but is not limited to trip accountability form, overnight sleep charts, daily logs, health care logs, vehicle logs, communication book, incident reports etc.
- Responsible to document seizures, accidents/injuries and maladaptive behaviors on the appropriate forms and forward forms to appropriate person/department within designated timeframes.
- Chaperone individuals as assigned for scheduled medical appointments, ER visits, social and recreational trips etc. Responsible for the supervision, safety, welfare and whereabouts of assigned clients at all times.
- Relay daily (written and oral instructions) regarding shift/clients to co-workers on succeeding shift.
- Relays emergency information to the appropriate person when assistance is needed in a timely manner.
- Responsible to obtain required health screenings as required by regulatory agencies and Brian’s House, Inc. policies.
- Responsible to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality on the assigned shift.
- Ensures compliance to federal, state and local licensing and accreditation regulations.
- Have awareness of and comply with all Brian’s House policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Current and valid driver’s license in the US for atleast a year
- At least one (1) year experience in a residential care facility or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of practical aspects of the training and care of mentally disabled individuals preferred.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
About Brian's House
In 1976, Dave Tuttle founded Brian’s House to provide essential services for people with disabilities, including his son, Brian. He contracted with the Chester County Office of Mental Health & Intellectual Disability to operate clustered apartments and community homes to meet the residential needs of several children and adults with disabilities. Two years later, Dave Tuttle opened Brian’s House, a renovated historic home in West Chester, Pennsylvania, that served as a residence for 14 children with profound developmental disabilities. Brian Tuttle was one of its first residents and lived there until he passed away in 1989.
In 1996, Brian’s House affiliated with Woods, which enabled the organization to expand with the addition of more community homes and, in 1998, the establishment of Brian’s House Enterprises, a vocational program and meaningful day program for adults with more profound disabilities. Brian’s House now provides residential supports, vocational opportunities, day programs, and community integration options for over 200 adults.
The residential program now goes by the name Woods Community at Brian’s House as it expands its community-integrated residential services into other counties in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Aurora Staffing (PA)
Direct Care Counselor - Brian's House
Brandywine, Delaware
New 14h ago1-50 employees
Job functions:
$16.5 - $17/hr
CPR Certification
Job Description
Aurora Staffing works collaboratively with you to find your ideal position within our network, caring for and supporting people with disabilities, while working to continuously advance your career. Aurora Staffing is non-profit organization, recruiting passionate and dedicated people to make the difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities throughout the Woods System of Care in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
This position is for Brian's House:
We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods Community at Brian’s House has a rich history of helping people with developmental and intellectual disabilities live meaningful and fulfilling lives in the communities of their choosing. We provide homes and work opportunities and foster friendships, learning, and the pursuit of interests. We take great pride in helping and advocating for each person we serve through a program that is as individualized and unique as they are. We strive to provide individuals with choices and to feel valued as members of their communities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- 403b retirement plan
- Continuing education programs
- Tuition-assisted program
- Career growth opportunities
- Professional Development Assistance Programs
- Tuition reimbursement Program
Salary: $16.50- 17.00 / hour
Job Summary
The Direct Care Counselor is responsible for the care and supervision of clients at the group home. They are required to establish a positive, supportive relationship with clients and ensure that they maintain a therapeutic, warm, homelike atmosphere at the residential program. It is their duty to report and document any and all incidences that occur at the residential programs or community. At all times, they must maintain a positive working relationship with all supervisory, support, peer and other Brian’s House employees and conduct themselves in a professional manner while adhering to all Brian’s House, federal, state policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for safety, health and wellbeing of clients at all times.
- Maintain proper levels of supervision for clients at all times as stipulated in the ISP and/or Management.
- Provide assistance, instructions and guidance toward client independence in such areas as dressing, washing, feeding, personal hygiene, tooth brushing, toileting, social interactions, effective/appropriate communications techniques, etc.
- Responsible for preparing meals, feeding clients and providing close supervision and quality interaction during meal times.
- Responsible for housekeeping tasks including but not limited to making beds, sorting laundry, dusting, cleaning, organizing clients and maintaining neat and orderly arrangement of client’s personal belongings residential program.
- Assist in shopping for supplies for the clients and the program and maintain accountability of resident’s funds, petty cash (must keep and submit receipts to supervisor/Team Leader).
- Participate in individual and/or group recreational and/or social activities based upon the particular needs of assigned clients.
- Transport clients to and from day program, medical appointments, social and recreational activities. Supervise clients and maintain proper levels of supervision while out in the community or day programming.
- Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary team, making recommendations for the development and/or implementation of ISP’s designed to meet the individual goals set for assigned clients.
- Responsible for fulfilling mandatory training requirements at specified times as per 6400 regulations.
- Must ensure that required licenses and certifications are valid and current, this includes but is not limited to CPR, First Aid and Drivers License.
- Upon completion of proper training, administer routine first-aid treatment, CPR and medication to clients as needed and document and report any and all client health related concerns to appropriate persons.
- Complete daily documentation and any pertinent forms as required, this includes but is not limited to trip accountability form, overnight sleep charts, daily logs, health care logs, vehicle logs, communication book, incident reports etc.
- Responsible to document seizures, accidents/injuries and maladaptive behaviors on the appropriate forms and forward forms to appropriate person/department within designated timeframes.
- Chaperone individuals as assigned for scheduled medical appointments, ER visits, social and recreational trips etc. Responsible for the supervision, safety, welfare and whereabouts of assigned clients at all times.
- Relay daily (written and oral instructions) regarding shift/clients to co-workers on succeeding shift.
- Relays emergency information to the appropriate person when assistance is needed in a timely manner.
- Responsible to obtain required health screenings as required by regulatory agencies and Brian’s House, Inc. policies.
- Responsible to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality on the assigned shift.
- Ensures compliance to federal, state and local licensing and accreditation regulations.
- Have awareness of and comply with all Brian’s House policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Current and valid driver’s license in the US for atleast a year
- At least one (1) year experience in a residential care facility or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of practical aspects of the training and care of mentally disabled individuals preferred.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
About Brian's House
In 1976, Dave Tuttle founded Brian’s House to provide essential services for people with disabilities, including his son, Brian. He contracted with the Chester County Office of Mental Health & Intellectual Disability to operate clustered apartments and community homes to meet the residential needs of several children and adults with disabilities. Two years later, Dave Tuttle opened Brian’s House, a renovated historic home in West Chester, Pennsylvania, that served as a residence for 14 children with profound developmental disabilities. Brian Tuttle was one of its first residents and lived there until he passed away in 1989.
In 1996, Brian’s House affiliated with Woods, which enabled the organization to expand with the addition of more community homes and, in 1998, the establishment of Brian’s House Enterprises, a vocational program and meaningful day program for adults with more profound disabilities. Brian’s House now provides residential supports, vocational opportunities, day programs, and community integration options for over 200 adults.
The residential program now goes by the name Woods Community at Brian’s House as it expands its community-integrated residential services into other counties in the Greater Philadelphia area.
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A snapshot from current Delaware openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Delaware Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in counselor jobs across Delaware.
- Active Delaware counselor license issued or recognized by the Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience providing individual or group therapy in a clinical or school setting
- Familiarity with electronic health records systems and clinical documentation standards
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, or co-occurring disorder treatment
- Ability to meet Delaware background check and child abuse registry clearance requirements
Counselor Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a counselor in Delaware?
Becoming a licensed counselor in Delaware requires a master's degree in counseling or a related field, followed by supervised clinical hours and passing the National Counselor Examination or a comparable exam. Licensure is granted by the Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals, which oversees credentials including the Licensed Professional Counselor designation. School counselors must meet separate requirements through the Delaware Department of Education, including an educator licensure endorsement.
Which companies hire counselors in Delaware?
Employers hiring counselors in Delaware right now include LifeStance Health, State of Delaware, and Freire Schools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Delaware's concentration of behavioral health networks, school districts, and state-operated treatment programs keeps counselor demand steady across both nonprofit and government sectors.
Which Delaware cities have the most counselor jobs?
The cities with the most counselor openings in Delaware are Wilmington, Dover, and Newark. Wilmington leads because it anchors the state's largest health systems and behavioral health organizations, while Dover draws openings through state government agencies and community mental health centers, and Newark benefits from its proximity to the University of Delaware and regional outpatient providers.
Are there remote counselor jobs in Delaware?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many counselor roles involve in-person sessions, on-site school placements, or facility-based treatment. About 67% of counselor openings tied to Delaware are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a real but limited share of the market. Telehealth counseling positions, particularly in outpatient mental health and employee assistance programs, represent the strongest remote segment.
How can I get hired as a counselor in Delaware with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a counselor intern or behavioral health technician role while completing supervised hours toward full licensure. Delaware employers like Rockford Center, the Connections Community Support Programs, and school districts throughout New Castle County regularly bring on pre-licensed counselors under clinical supervision. Earning a provisional license from the Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals and targeting community mental health centers or residential programs gives candidates without independent experience a credible foothold.
Where can I find and apply to counselor jobs in Delaware?
You can find and apply to counselor jobs in Delaware on Migrate Mate, which lists current Delaware openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to each employer without intermediaries.
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