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Justice Resource Institute
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Therapeutic Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20.00–$30.00 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

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We are offering a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Who We Are Looking For

Are you the Therapeutic Counselor we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth!

Total Achievement Program (TAP) is a therapeutic after-school and summer program for youth ages 6 to 12 years old located in Plymouth, MA. TAP staff work closely with the youths’ families, schools, and community agency providers to support each client’s success as part of a comprehensive treatment team.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI Provides the Training So That

  • YOU will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activities for our students such as arts and crafts, homework assistance, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more!
  • YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by working with youth to build positive peer relationships, manage behaviors in group settings, and develop effective coping strategies.
  • YOU will work as a member of a treatment team that provides group counseling, works with youth to set goals, and collaborates with youth’s support systems to develop treatment plans.
  • YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by supporting them in developing the social skills necessary to function at home and in the community. Your day-to-day work will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.

Why JRI?

  • Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
  • We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
  • Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
  • Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
  • Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
  • Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
  • Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. College Degrees in a related subject are preferred.
  • Candidates who have experience working with latency age children or experience in behavior modification are preferred.
  • Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting youth is required.
  • At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth!
  • Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic support and daily enriching activities for youth ages 6 to 12 in an after-school and summer program. Collaborate with families, schools, and treatment teams to develop and implement individual treatment plans and coping strategies.

Key Skills

Crisis De-escalationTreatment PlanningSocial Skills DevelopmentCase CollaborationYouth MentorshipPatient Care

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapeutic Counselor at Justice Resource Institute a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 351 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 351 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Plymouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$659k
Typical market rent
$2,794/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Justice Resource Institute

Individual and Family Services
Needham, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($1,000)
Bilingual Bonus ($2,000)
License Reimbursement (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN)
Blue Cross Medical Insurance
Delta Dental Insurance
401k Match (up to $800/year)
Pension (after 5 years)
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)