Mid Level Counselor Jobs
Mid level counselor jobs go to practitioners ready to carry a full caseload independently, mentor newer staff, and shape client care decisions without close supervision. Openings run across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, with 30% of roles offered remotely or in hybrid settings, and employers like ComPsych, Indiana University Health, and UPMC hiring at this level now.
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About us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Financial Counselor performs financial clearance tasks like verifying insurance and providing price estimates. This role resolves disputed billing issues through patient interaction. It also serves as an expert in financial assistance policies and facility collections, and supports special projects.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Works closely with facility leadership to ensure all patients are financially cleared and screened.
- Conducts patient interviews to obtain demographic and financial data for registration, insurance verification, pre-certification and billing.
- Records accurate patient demographic information when reviewing previous accounts and accounts with future dates of service.
- Follows and acts on several complex system policies (financial assistance, limited plan, point of service, out of network, etc.)
- Obtains and screens guarantor financial information for financial assistance and or refers patient to appropriate resource for public assistance programs.
- Provides estimates of procedures and services, calculates payment requirements, and negotiates pre-service payments according to financial clearance requirements.
- Establishes payment arrangements for future and previous services.
- Reviews future schedule to ensure pre-authorization and pre-payments have been collected.
- Assists with contacting the physician's office and patient to ensure pre-authorization and referral requirements are met before the service date.
- Reviews and interprets explanation of benefits from payers. This helps patients and guarantors understand claims processing or denial of services.
Key Success Factors
- 3 years of healthcare experience or education equivalency required.
- Proven ability to problem-solve, perform critical thinking.
- Requires good listening, interpersonal and communication skills, and professional, pleasant and respectful telephone etiquette.
- Maintain a professional demeanor in stressful and emotional environments. This includes crime, behavioral health, suffering patients, and life-or-death situations.
- Must exhibit high empathy and communicate effectively with patients and families during traumatic events, while showing exceptional customer service skills.
- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in an effective and organized manner.
- Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills.
- Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office and Excel.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
About us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Financial Counselor performs financial clearance tasks like verifying insurance and providing price estimates. This role resolves disputed billing issues through patient interaction. It also serves as an expert in financial assistance policies and facility collections, and supports special projects.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Works closely with facility leadership to ensure all patients are financially cleared and screened.
- Conducts patient interviews to obtain demographic and financial data for registration, insurance verification, pre-certification and billing.
- Records accurate patient demographic information when reviewing previous accounts and accounts with future dates of service.
- Follows and acts on several complex system policies (financial assistance, limited plan, point of service, out of network, etc.)
- Obtains and screens guarantor financial information for financial assistance and or refers patient to appropriate resource for public assistance programs.
- Provides estimates of procedures and services, calculates payment requirements, and negotiates pre-service payments according to financial clearance requirements.
- Establishes payment arrangements for future and previous services.
- Reviews future schedule to ensure pre-authorization and pre-payments have been collected.
- Assists with contacting the physician's office and patient to ensure pre-authorization and referral requirements are met before the service date.
- Reviews and interprets explanation of benefits from payers. This helps patients and guarantors understand claims processing or denial of services.
Key Success Factors
- 3 years of healthcare experience or education equivalency required.
- Proven ability to problem-solve, perform critical thinking.
- Requires good listening, interpersonal and communication skills, and professional, pleasant and respectful telephone etiquette.
- Maintain a professional demeanor in stressful and emotional environments. This includes crime, behavioral health, suffering patients, and life-or-death situations.
- Must exhibit high empathy and communicate effectively with patients and families during traumatic events, while showing exceptional customer service skills.
- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in an effective and organized manner.
- Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills.
- Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office and Excel.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
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Mid Level Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level counselor job?
Lead with the outcomes you have already produced: caseload size, client progress metrics, and any specialized populations or modalities you have worked with independently. Highlight moments where you exercised clinical judgment without close supervision and any co-facilitation or peer support you have provided. A clear, focused resume that shows ownership of work rather than a list of duties is what separates mid level candidates from junior applicants.
Which companies hire mid level counselors?
Companies hiring mid level counselors right now include ComPsych, Indiana University Health, and UPMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from behavioral health groups, hospital systems, school districts, and community mental health organizations that need practitioners who can carry a full caseload and contribute to program quality without requiring close day-to-day oversight.
Are there remote mid level counselor jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by setting and licensure state. About 30% of mid level counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in telehealth platforms and larger behavioral health networks. In-person roles remain common for school-based, correctional, and intensive outpatient programs where face-to-face work is central to the care model.
How do I move up to a mid level counselor role?
The move from entry level to mid level happens when you shift from learning protocols to owning outcomes. That means building depth in a specific population or modality, completing required supervised hours toward licensure, and taking initiative on projects like group facilitation, intake coordination, or peer consultation. Employers promoting or hiring into mid level roles look for evidence of independent judgment, measurable client progress, and a growing ability to support less experienced colleagues.
Which industries hire the most mid level counselors?
Mid Level counselor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors sustain consistent demand at the mid level because they operate complex service delivery systems that require practitioners who can work autonomously, handle higher-acuity cases, and contribute to quality improvement without extensive supervision.