Youth Therapist (part-time)

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$37.04 per hour

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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. Designed with flexibility in mind, this position allows you to set your own pace with options for day and/or evening hours.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a professional seeking a secondary source of income or anyone looking for a meaningful, part-time role that accommodates a busy schedule.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
  • North Dakota license - LMSW or LAPC required; LCSW or LPCC preferred.

Compensation

  • Up to $37.04 per hour for LMSW or LAPC/LPC.
  • Up to $45.57 per hour for Clinical license (LCSW or LPCC).
  • This is a non-benefited, non-exempt position.

What You'll Do

  • 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.

Ready to Change Lives?

Apply today by submitting a cover letter, resume and completing the employment application at cvic.bamboohr.com. Contact Kristina Stepps, Director of Human Resources at kristinas@cviconline.org with any questions.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

CVIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling and a North Dakota license (LMSW or LAPC). Clinical licenses such as LCSW or LPCC are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningCase ManagementCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationInsurance Billing

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

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% are remote, 5% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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 paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $55k–$86k)259 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Dakota index 89.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in North Dakota15 active7,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 83% remote · 5% no call · 68% no weekends40 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
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Part-time (secondary income opportunity)
Nonprofit employer - PSLF eligible

Living in Grand Forks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k
Typical market rent
$1,172/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.