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Wellness Counselor jobs are open across healthcare systems, schools, nonprofits, and corporate settings, from entry-level to senior clinical roles, with specializations in mental health counseling, substance use recovery, and employee wellness programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Family Care and Wellness Counselor is an exempt position responsible for providing therapeutic support services to families in Hillsborough County, Florida. This professional position helps strengthen and stabilize homes by providing intensive, specialized therapeutic services to support the mental health and well-being of adults and children.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct counseling to parents/caregivers and children to help meet the family’s needs.
- Provide therapeutic crisis intervention services, when needed, to assist in stabilizing families.
- Provide effective role modeling and monitor the families to ensure they implement the new skills they have learned.
- Provide information, referrals, and follow-up for appropriate ancillary community counseling, psychiatric services, financial, employment, parenting, housing, and other services as deemed appropriate to meet family needs.
- Complete intake, the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale for General Services & Reunification (NCFAS-G+R), a family support plan, and a transition plan with each family as needed. Regularly evaluate each client’s progress toward therapeutic goals.
- Complete termination sessions to ensure all therapeutic goals have been achieved and any needed wraparound services are in place.
- Attend appointments, meetings, community events, etc. to act as an advocate for the family.
- Maintain weekly communication with the Program Manager regarding case progress.
- Provide on-call services as assigned, abiding by program on-call policy and procedure.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- $55,000 annual salary
- 15 PTO Days per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Healthcare Concierge
- Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
- Employer Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU NEED:
- A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related area of study from an accredited college or university, and 2 years of providing direct counseling services.
- A master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related area of study from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license with auto insurance coverage.
- Must participate in continuing education/training each year.
Physical Demands/Environment/Other:
- Ability to work in the family’s home on a weekly basis.
- Use of a personal vehicle to transport clients as needed.
- Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive.
- Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
WHO WE ARE:
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.
Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.
Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Family Care and Wellness Counselor is an exempt position responsible for providing therapeutic support services to families in Hillsborough County, Florida. This professional position helps strengthen and stabilize homes by providing intensive, specialized therapeutic services to support the mental health and well-being of adults and children.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct counseling to parents/caregivers and children to help meet the family’s needs.
- Provide therapeutic crisis intervention services, when needed, to assist in stabilizing families.
- Provide effective role modeling and monitor the families to ensure they implement the new skills they have learned.
- Provide information, referrals, and follow-up for appropriate ancillary community counseling, psychiatric services, financial, employment, parenting, housing, and other services as deemed appropriate to meet family needs.
- Complete intake, the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale for General Services & Reunification (NCFAS-G+R), a family support plan, and a transition plan with each family as needed. Regularly evaluate each client’s progress toward therapeutic goals.
- Complete termination sessions to ensure all therapeutic goals have been achieved and any needed wraparound services are in place.
- Attend appointments, meetings, community events, etc. to act as an advocate for the family.
- Maintain weekly communication with the Program Manager regarding case progress.
- Provide on-call services as assigned, abiding by program on-call policy and procedure.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- $55,000 annual salary
- 15 PTO Days per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Healthcare Concierge
- Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
- Employer Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU NEED:
- A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related area of study from an accredited college or university, and 2 years of providing direct counseling services.
- A master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related area of study from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license with auto insurance coverage.
- Must participate in continuing education/training each year.
Physical Demands/Environment/Other:
- Ability to work in the family’s home on a weekly basis.
- Use of a personal vehicle to transport clients as needed.
- Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive.
- Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
WHO WE ARE:
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.
Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.
Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in wellness counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure or eligibility such as LPC, LCSW, or LCMHC
- Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation
- Training in evidence-based modalities including CBT or motivational interviewing
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and mandatory reporting requirements
Tips for Your Wellness Counselor Job Search
List your licensure status prominently
Employers filter candidates fast based on license type, so put your LPC, LCSW, CADC, or other credential in your resume header. If you're pre-licensed, state your supervision hours completed and what you still need.
Tailor your resume to the setting
A wellness counselor resume for a corporate EAP role reads differently than one for a community health clinic. Adjust your summary and bullet points to match the population, presenting concern types, and documentation systems each employer actually uses.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists wellness counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight modalities you're trained in
Many postings screen for specific clinical approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed care. Name the modalities you use with your client populations rather than listing them generically, so hiring managers can confirm fit immediately.
Prepare a caseload and documentation example
Interviewers for wellness counselor roles routinely ask how you manage a full caseload and maintain compliant notes. Have a concrete example ready that covers your session volume, your documentation system, and how you prioritize clients in crisis.
Negotiate supervision and CEU support
If you're still accruing hours toward full licensure, ask directly whether the employer provides clinical supervision on-site or covers the cost. Many wellness settings offer this, and it meaningfully affects your path to independent practice.
Wellness Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most wellness counselors?
BENJAMIN ROSE, Gulf Coast JFCS, and COLUMBIA WELLNESS are hiring the most wellness counselors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles at these employers tend to be in clinical, school, and corporate wellness settings.
How many wellness counselor jobs are remote?
About 0% of wellness counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth counseling and EAP phone-based roles making up the largest share of fully remote positions. In-person requirements are more common for school-based and residential treatment roles.
How do you become a wellness counselor?
You need to earn a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work from an accredited program, then complete the supervised clinical hours your state requires for licensure. After passing the relevant licensing exam, you apply for your state credential and can begin practicing independently. Some employers hire candidates who are pre-licensed and provide supervision toward full licensure.
Can you get hired as a wellness counselor with little experience?
Yes, many entry-level wellness counselor roles are open to candidates who completed practicum or internship hours during their graduate program, even without post-degree employment. Emphasize the populations you worked with, the modalities you practiced, and any supervision you received. School districts, nonprofits, and community health centers are among the most likely settings to hire pre-licensed or newly licensed counselors.
What does the wellness counselor interview process look like?
Most wellness counselor hiring processes include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a clinical interview with a supervisor or department lead that covers your counseling approach, caseload management, and experience with specific populations. Some employers add a written scenario or role-play exercise to assess clinical judgment. Reference checks and credential verification typically happen before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to wellness counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to wellness counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your license type, setting preference, and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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