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Dobbs Ferry, New York

Individual Family Therapist I

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74k-$86k

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Job Description

Position Overview

The Individual & Family Therapist is responsible for providing the clinical treatment for all youth within the program(s) to which they are assigned.

The therapist shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) team, supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population.

They are expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). They are required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.

Position Qualifications

Master’s degree in Mental Health field. Licensure required (LMSW/LCSW, LMHC or LMFT). Must have at least one-year relevant job or internship experience. Ability to function successfully on interdisciplinary treatment team. Driver’s license. Excellent written and verbal skills including ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides clinical treatment for youth using the Integrated Treatment Model to support behavioral development. They work within an interdisciplinary team to model pro-social behavior and build positive relationships with residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health field and possess a valid license such as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. At least one year of relevant experience and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral principlesInterdisciplinary collaborationWritten communicationVerbal communicationMultitaskingPro-social behavior modelingRelationship building

Counselor Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #19 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
17%
PSLF eligible
10%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,058 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dobbs Ferry

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.02M≈ 13.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,215/mo≈ 68% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Individual and Family Services
Dobbs Ferry, New York
501-1,000 employees