Individual Family Therapist
Listed compensation
$74k-$86k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $74k–$86k | Mental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $67k–$82k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in New York | 328 active | 7,531 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 46% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 listings | 2,562 in the last 30 days | 1,376 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 pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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