Therapeutic Counselor

Therapeutic Counselor

Job Category: Direct Care Requisition Number: THERA004100

Posted: May 27, 2026

Full-Time On-site Plymouth, MA 02360, USA

Description

We are offering a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Who we are looking for:

Are you the Therapeutic Counselor we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your 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.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI provides the training so that:

• YOU will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activities for our students such as arts and crafts, homework assistance, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more!
• YOU will be able to 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.
• YOU will 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.
• YOU will 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. Your day-to-day work will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $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!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. College Degrees in a related subject are preferred.
• Candidates who have experience working with latency age children or experience in behavior modification are preferred.
• Maintains valid driver's license as transporting youth is required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth!
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Education

Required: High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Drivers License

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