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Pays $65k-$75k — Counselor market median is ~$74k (22 jobs)

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Rising Ground
New York, New York

JustUs Counselor

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time Counselor for gender-responsive diversion program. Provides clinical support to youth. New York, NY. $65,000-$75,000/year. Weekend rotation required.

Join Rising Ground, Inc. as a JustUs Counselor – Clinical License in New York, New York. JustUs is an ACS-funded Gender Responsive Diversion Program facilitated by Rising Gound. This program is a holistic, gender-responsive program for girls, gender-nonconforming, and nonbinary youth (TGNBNC) youth who are involved, or at high risk of involvement, in the youth justice system.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $75K
  • Clinical Supervision Offered

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Rising Ground, Inc. as a JustUs Counselor – Clinical License.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will provide clinical and emotional support to youth involved in the justice system through individual sessions and individualized engagement plans. They are responsible for maintaining case files, coordinating with stakeholders, and staffing the weekend Teen Hub on a rotating basis.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent clinical license. A strong commitment to healing-centered and anti-oppressive practices is required, with preference given to those with lived experience in the youth justice system.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical supportAdvocacyCase managementIndividual counselingCrisis interventionDocumentationCollaborationStrategic planningProblem solvingEmotional supportYouth developmentAnti-oppressive practiceHealing-centered engagementReportingClinical supervision

Position Insights

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This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Rising Ground

Individual and Family Services
New York, NY
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

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