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Daybreak Health

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This is a part-time W2 remote role with free supervision, guaranteed pay, and consistent afternoon ... Experience or strong interest in working with school-aged youth and families * Comfortable with ...

Daybreak Health

$45/hr

This is a part-time W2 remote role with free supervision, guaranteed pay, and consistent afternoon ... Experience or strong interest in working with school-aged youth and families * Comfortable with ...

Daybreak Health

$45/hr

Fully remote -- work from anywhere in North Carolina * Mon-Fri 3-8 PM schedule -- predictable ... Experience or strong interest in working with school-aged youth and families * Comfortable with ...

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How much do working with troubled youth remote jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for working with troubled youth remote in the United States is $19.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a remote role working with troubled youth?

To thrive in a remote role working with troubled youth, you need a background in social work, psychology, or counseling, often supported by a relevant degree and appropriate licensure or certification. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, case management software, and secure communication tools is typically required. Excellent active listening, empathy, and crisis intervention skills help build rapport and support youth effectively in a virtual environment. These abilities are crucial for fostering trust, ensuring safety, and delivering impactful guidance and support remotely.

What does it mean to work with troubled youth remotely?

Working with troubled youth remotely involves supporting young people facing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges through online platforms. Professionals in this field provide counseling, mentorship, crisis intervention, and resources using video calls, phone, chat, or email. The goal is to help youth develop coping skills, improve their well-being, and connect them with needed services, all while building trust and rapport from a distance. This remote approach can increase accessibility for youth who may not be able to attend in-person sessions. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and familiarity with digital tools.

What are some common challenges faced when working remotely with troubled youth, and how can they be effectively managed?

Working remotely with troubled youth can present unique challenges, such as building trust without face-to-face interaction, maintaining engagement, and addressing crises from a distance. To manage these challenges, professionals often utilize structured virtual sessions, clear communication protocols, and regular check-ins. It’s also important to establish strong boundaries and involve family or local support networks when possible. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams ensures that youth receive comprehensive care and that interventions are coordinated effectively.
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Infographic showing various Working With Troubled Youth Remote job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,815 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Remote Contracted Therapist

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

Vienna, WV • On-site, Remote

$60/hr

Contractor

Posted 9 days ago

National Youth Advocate Program rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Title: Contract Remote Therapist
Location: Parkersburg, WV
Compensation: 60/hour.
Contract Responsibilities Summary
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.
Responsibilities
  • Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
  • Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
  • Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
  • Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Completes all required training in a timely manner.
  • Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
  • Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
  • Regularly reviews and modifies youth based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
  • Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth's primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth's case plan.
  • Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
  • Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
  • Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum Qualifications
  • This position is a remote contractor role and is paid based on billed services. Candidates must be independently licensed (LICSW, LMFT, or LPC) and will be responsible for completing Diagnostic Assessments, providing Individual Therapy, and developing Service Plans. Contractors are expected to maintain a minimum caseload of 10 cases when referrals are available, with the ability to set an appropriate case cap.
  • Master's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
  • 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
  • A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
  • Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
  • Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function. Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
  • Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
  • Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!
www.nyap.org/employment
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
Who We Are:
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

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