Youth Justice Therapist

2 months ago
United States$50k–58kFull TimePsychologist

25th percentile — most Psychologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

Your Market Position

vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024

Below Market
Salary Percentile16th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

49% below median for Psychologist — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $240k over 3 years

Posted 65 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

Your Negotiation Playbook

Your exact counter: $███k
Word-for-word negotiation email — safe, professional, tested
12+ non-salary items to negotiate when they won’t budge
912 better-paying alternatives
2 more leverage signals for this job
Your $/RVU rate vs specialty median \u2014 is the structure fair?

No commitment. Cancel anytime.

1,200+ providers negotiated higher offers

Job Description

About the Role

Join Applewood Centers as a Youth Justice Therapist in United States. BENEFITS and SALARY: Salary range is $50,000 - $58,000 for full-time position, depending on experience. Full-time position requires an Independent License.

Key Responsibilities

  • time position is 20 hours maximum. Hours can include afternoon and weekends to accommodate other employment. An additional 20 hours could be found in other ACI programs to meet full
  • workers. Actively and consistently participate in trainings. Has/Maintains a good on

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling required. Master's degree preferred. Full
  • Minimum Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling required. Licensure: Part
  • Valid Ohio LSW, LPC or MFT required. LISW, LPCC or IMFT preferred. Full
  • time position is 20 hours maximum. Hours can include afternoon and weekends to accommodate other employment. An additional 20 hours could be found in other ACI programs to meet full

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $50,000 to $58,000 annually.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Applewood Centers as a Youth Justice Therapist.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionDiagnosisDiagnostic AssessmentClinical Service ReferralsBrief Mental Health CounselingMotivational InterviewingIndependent JudgmentCultural CompetencyInterpersonal CommunicationProfessional ConductEthical ConductCollaborationTeamworkProblem SolvingDecision MakingTechnical Proficiency
Social ServicesHealthcareGovernment & Public Sectorvia Jazzhr

Position Insights

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Applewood Centers is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Applewood Centers lists compensation for this psychologist position at $50k to $58k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Diagnosis, Diagnostic Assessment, Clinical Service Referrals, Brief Mental Health Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Independent Judgment, Cultural Competency. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will deliver intensive assessment and therapeutic services to incarcerated youth within the ODYS Correctional Facility, collaborating closely with ODYS staff and court officials. Essential duties include conducting detailed bio/psycho/social assessments, developing treatment plans, fac...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Wellness Program, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Parental Leave, Tuition Reduction, Retirement Plan, Pet Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.