Youth Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $77,034

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Youth Therapist

As a Youth Therapist, you will deliver trauma-informed care to children and adolescents across our region. We are seeking two dedicated, compassionate Youth Therapists to join our team with the option for a 10-month work schedule (August through June), aligning with the school year, or a 12-month schedule providing services over the summer.

We Are Currently Hiring for Two Focus Areas

  • Grand Forks County: This position focuses on youth and their families throughout Grand Forks County providing services at CVIC main office, shelter and local schools.
  • Rural: This role provides in-person therapy directly within rural school settings and community outreach sites.

Therapy services may also be provided at CVIC offices.

What You’ll Need

  • Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
  • North Dakota license - LMSW or LAPC required; LCSW or LPCC preferred.
  • Experience providing therapy services and work with children and victims of violence preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally or rural, depending on position.

What You’ll Do

  • 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.
  • Participate in community outreach, prevention, and education efforts.

Why Join CVIC?

  • Competitive Salary: Up to $77,034 for LMSW, LAPC or LPC; Up to $94.781 for LCSW or LPCC.
  • Generous Benefits: Paid annual, personal and sick leave; paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance;

403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

  • Professional Growth: Employer-funded training in therapies like EMDR and CPT, plus weekly clinical supervision.
  • Work-Life Support: Flexible work schedule and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
  • Impactful Work: Be part of a team dedicated to preventing violence, promoting safety, and building hope.

Ready to Change Lives?

Apply today at cviconline.org or contact Kristina Stepps, Director of Human Resources, at kristinas@cviconline.org with questions. Applications will be accepted until filled.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver individual and group trauma-informed therapy to youth impacted by domestic violence and abuse. Develop personalized treatment plans and collaborate with caregivers and partner agencies to provide comprehensive support.

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

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningCase ManagementClinical DocumentationBilling And Insurance ProcessingCrisis Intervention

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 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$77k–$95kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$85k)345 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in North Dakota15 active7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 32% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,851 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Violence Intervention Center

Non-profit Organizations
Grand Forks, ND
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Annual Leave
Paid Personal Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance

Living in Grand Forks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,172/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.7
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Grand Forks, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.