Youth Therapist -Behavioral Health Paraprofessional

Youth Therapist - Behavioral Health Paraprofessional

Requisition Number: THERA
001203

Posted: February 12, 2026 •
Position: Part-Time •
Rate: $25 USD per hour

Location: Showing 1 location

Status: Part-Time Hourly •
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Great for part‑time or additional income working with youth and families. A community‑based organization providing individual/family therapy.

A social justice agency that supports youth, families, group homes, and partnered providers. We partner with individuals facing poverty, mental illness, legal issues, trauma, and addiction, offering encouragement, coaching, and modeling to help them learn new skills and connect to positive resources.

All our work occurs in the community—where our neighbors live, work, learn, and play. Your zip codes and community experience are important qualifications. Our staff are familiar with local strengths and needs and are matched with families from the same community to build trusting, mentoring relationships.

Ongoing training and supervision are provided.

• Flexible schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discounts
• Bonus Pay and Signing Bonus when qualified
• Daily stipend of $20/hour for Bachelor's degree holders, $25/hour for Master's degree holders

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human services/behavioral health/youth work field.

• Valid CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Motivation to work with youth ages 5‑18, with experience in human services/behavioral health or youth work
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current car insurance

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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