Trauma Therapist
Listed compensation
From $18/hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Victim Services, Inc. is seeking a Licensed or Pre-Licensed Therapist to join our growing team. Under the supervision of our Clinical Supervisor, this school-based therapist will provide individual and group therapy services to students in a local school district (Greater Johnstown School District).
Requirements
Master’s degree in social work or counseling and working toward clinical licensure OR Master’s degree in social work or counseling and valid PA clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) OR individual actively pursuing a qualifying Master's degree (licensure track program)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- The ability to interact with people who are of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Reliable, personal transportation
- Act 33, Act 34, and Act 114 clearances
Ideally, we are seeking an individual who is able to function somewhat independently and have the capacity to be compassionate yet resilient in the face of continued exposure to trauma. Self-care is a priority and will be an ongoing part of employment at our agency.
Successful candidates must demonstrate dedication and passion for serving survivors of violence in our community. For questions, please call 814-288-4961.
Extensive training in the treatment of trauma and grief will be provided (includes all training and consultation to achieve certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR).
Victim Services Inc. is committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
*Survivors of domestic and sexual violence and people of color are encouraged to apply.*
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide individual and group therapy services to students within the Greater Johnstown School District. They will work under the guidance of a clinical supervisor to support survivors of violence and trauma.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $37k | Mental Health Therapy median $56k (middle half $49k–$58k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$38k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 437 active | 7,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 28% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment736 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,426 in the last 30 days | 1,523 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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