Pays Up to $77,034 — Counselor market median is ~$73k (308 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
Youth Therapist
About the Role
Flexible schedule. Up to $94,781. Loan forgiveness eligible. Work with kids. Trauma-informed care. Actually have summers off with 10-month option.
Join Community Violence Intervention Center as a Youth Therapist in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual and group therapy to youth (under age 18) impacted by domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, bullying, and related trauma.
- Develop personalized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches.
- Provide support and resources to caregivers and collaborate with partner agencies to ensure youth and families have access to the help they may need.
- Maintain accurate records and assist with billing and insurance processes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: Up to $77,034
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Community Violence Intervention Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling and a North Dakota license (LMSW or LAPC). A valid driver's license is required for local or rural travel.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth Therapist at Community Violence Intervention Center 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 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In North Dakota, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$92k across 20 listings, vs ~$75k nationally (18,403 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
North Dakota's cost-of-living index is 92.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state — North Dakota ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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