Pays $37.04 per hour — Counselor market median is ~$70k (260 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
Youth Therapist (part-time)
About the Role
Part-time youth therapist. $37-$46/hr. Flexible day/evening hours. Trauma-informed care. Nonprofit. PSLF eligible. Make a real difference.
Join Community Violence Intervention Center as a Youth Therapist (part-time) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. YOUTH THERAPIST (PART-TIME) Looking for a rewarding role that fits your life? We are hiring a part-time Youth Therapist to provide trauma-informed care to children and adolescents throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual 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.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
- North Dakota license - LMSW or LAPC required; LCSW or LPCC preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $37.04 per hour.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
Work with Community Violence Intervention Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth Therapist (part-time) 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) — 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.
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