Therapeutic Counselor

Justice Resource Institute • Plymouth, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Therapeutic Counselor to convey passion for helping others by working with our youth! Total Achievement Program (TAP) is a therapeutic after-school and summer program for youth ages 6 to 12 years old located in Plymouth, MA. TAP staff work closely with the youths’ families, schools, and community agency providers to support each client’s success as part of a comprehensive treatment team.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting youth is required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• College Degrees in a related subject are preferred.
• Candidates who have experience working with latency age children or experience in behavior modification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in providing enriching daily activities for students such as arts and crafts, homework assistance, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more.
• Create a safe and therapeutic community by working with youth to build positive peer relationships, manage behaviors in group settings, and develop effective coping strategies.
• Work as a member of a treatment team that provides group counseling, works with youth to set goals, and collaborates with youth’s support systems to develop treatment plans.
• Help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by supporting them in developing the social skills necessary to function at home and in the community.
• Support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.
• Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED