Individual Family Therapist

LMFTFull-time

Listed compensation

$74k-$86k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Position Overview

The Individual & Family Therapist is responsible for providing the clinical treatment for all youth within the program(s) to which they are assigned.

The therapist shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) team, supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population.

They are expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). They are required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.

Position Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Mental Health field. LCSW (preferred) or LMSW/licensed master’s mental health professional (MHC, MFT). One (1) year documented relevant job or internship experience preferred. Ability to function successfully on interdisciplinary treatment team. Driver’s license. Excellent written and verbal skills including ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical treatment for youth within assigned programs using the Integrated Treatment Model. Focus on skill building and behavioral principles while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support residents.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in a Mental Health field and a valid driver's license. Preference is given to candidates with LCSW, LMSW, or other licensed master's mental health certifications and one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCase ManagementPro Social Modeling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Individual Family Therapist at Confidential Employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #13 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 46% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$74k–$86kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $67k–$82k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in New York328 active7,531 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 46% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment806 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,562 in the last 30 days1,376 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Confidential Employer#13 of 17 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 28 employers
12
<$75k
15
$75k-90k
5
$90k-105k
3
$105k-120k
4
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Brookfield, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#2

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Gotham Enterprises · Santa Ana, California

$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

$115k-$120k
#4

NY Licensed DBT Therapist for Adolescents - DBT Master’s or Doctoral - Telehealth - Full-Time

$93k-$120k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Confidential Employer logo

About Confidential Employer

Individual and Family Services
Dobbs Ferry, New York
501-1,000 employees