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Justice Resource Institute
United States · Remote OK

Relief Therapeutic Counselor

CounselorPer Diem

Listed compensation

$20-$30/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Looking for a flexible, per diem position to accommodate your busy schedule, while helping our youth?

Great opportunity for students in the psychology, counseling, and social work fields!

Who We Are Looking For

Are you the Relief Therapeutic Counselor we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth! Total Achievement Program (TAP) is a therapeutic after-school and summer program for youth ages 6 to 12 years old. TAP staff work closely with the youths’ families, schools, and community agency providers to support each client’s success as part of a comprehensive treatment team.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI Provides the Training So That

  • YOU will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activities for our students such as arts and crafts, homework assistance, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more!
  • YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by working with youth to build positive peer relationships, manage behaviors in group settings, and develop effective coping strategies.
  • YOU will work as a member of a treatment team that provides group counseling, works with youth to set goals, and collaborates with youth’s support systems to develop treatment plans.
  • YOU will help youth discover what makes them feel competent and valued by supporting them in developing the social skills necessary to function at home and in the community. Your day-to-day work will support youth in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.

Why JRI?

  • Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
  • Reimbursement of mileage for your travel to our different programs.
  • Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
  • Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Candidates who have experience working with latency age children or experience in behavior modification are preferred, but JRI is willing to train those skills!
  • Maintains valid driver’s license and appropriate driving record, as transporting youth is required.
  • At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth!
  • Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Key Responsibilities

Staff will work closely with families, schools, and community providers to support client success as part of a comprehensive treatment team, developing enriching daily activities and fostering a safe, therapeutic community. Responsibilities include building positive peer relationships, managing behaviors in groups, setting goals, and collaborating on treatment plans.

Key Skills

Behavior ManagementGoal SettingTreatment PlanningSocial Skills DevelopmentVerbal De-escalationActivity PlanningField Trips Coordination

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 13% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 10% of Counseling listings

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About Justice Resource Institute

Individual and Family Services
Needham, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
Blue Cross Medical
Delta Dental
Wellness Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off (up to 19 days for full-time)