Youth Mentor/ Counselor

This Youth Mentor/ Counselor position at CJR includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Clinical Psychology position at CJR is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Stated compensation: $20.80 per hour.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $21 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Wethersfield, Connecticut.

Key skills and qualifications: Youth Mentoring, Crisis Intervention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Medication Administration, Case Management Support, Patient Supervision, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct supervision and a supportive home environment for young adult males in a residential setting. Utilize DBT coaching to support emotional regulation and ensure the physical safety and academic development of residents.

Benefits package: Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over), Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over), Paid Holiday Time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.