Therapeutic Counselor, Full-Time in Holyoke, MA

Northeast Center For Youth and Families Inc; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental Insurance

401k Retirement

Paid Holidays/Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A community-focused youth service agency in Westfield, MA is seeking a Therapeutic Counselor for its day programs for at-risk youth. This role involves co-leading therapeutic activities, teaching life skills, and ensuring the emotional development of clients. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with experience working with youth, and applicants must be at least 21 years old. This position pays $20.00 per hour and includes a range of competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk youth preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead therapeutic activities and community trips.
• Assess and evaluate situations with youth clients.
• Complete daily logs and required paperwork.

Skills

Crisis avoidance

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Engagement with clients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Therapeutic Counselor, Full-Time in Westfield, MA

Posted: February 11, 2026 | Location: Westfield, MA
Division: Therapeutic Day Services | Deadline: Open

Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide foster care services, in home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences, and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope. We encompass these values in everything we do.

NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.

Therapeutic Counselor: $20.00 per hour

Northeast Center for Youth & Families (NCYF) is seeking engaging, enthusiastic individuals for Therapeutic Counselor roles in our Therapeutic Day Programs for at‑risk youth located in Westfield, MA. We are looking for people who are available to work Monday‑Friday from 10:30am‑6:30pm.

NCYF Therapeutic Counselors aid in the development of emotional strengths and life skills for individual youths by co‑leading therapeutic activities and community trips and teaching and modeling age‑appropriate social and living skills.

A well‑qualified Therapeutic Counselor is creative, supportive of youth initiatives, and able to engage with clients and their interests while maintaining proper professional boundaries.

Successful Therapeutic Counselors with NCYF have knowledge of appropriate behaviors as it relates to at‑risk youth, are skilled in crisis avoidance and intervention, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Therapeutic Counselors must be able to assess and evaluate situations and guide and redirect youth clients as a situation requires. NCYF Therapeutic Counselors are responsible for completing daily logs and required paperwork and must have accuracy in reporting.

Therapeutic Counselors assist with daily program organization such as cooking, shopping, and activity preparation as well as providing transportation for clients to and from NCYF sites in agency vehicles, and other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor.

To be qualified, candidates must possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in the field; Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driving license in active status and reliable transportation
• Must work some evening hours (program runs until 6:30 PM)
• Approved CORI, DCF and driving background checks

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!

NCYF provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NCYF complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the agency has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

"Family stabilization has been key in my daughter’s recovery, mainstreaming in school and summer employment. NCYF dramatically changed our lives for the better." - Parent