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Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts

Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

477+ positions available

477+ Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts Available Now

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477 jobs

These 368 roles pay ~$72k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Ellie Mental Health - 242 logo

Lead Licensed Mental Health Counselor LMHC Supervisor

Ellie Mental Health - 242Foxborough, MA

Counselor
$80,000-$120,000
2w ago
Hybrid
Northeast Family Services logo

In-Home Therapist - FFS

Northeast Family ServicesPeabody, MA

Counselor
$50-$70 per hour
2w ago
Northeast Family Services logo

IHBS Therapist -FFS

Northeast Family ServicesPeabody, MA

Counselor
$50-$70 per hour
2w ago
Northeast Family Services logo

In-Home Therapist -FFS

Northeast Family ServicesNorth Andover, MA

Counselor
$50-$70 per hour
2w ago
Hebrew SeniorLife logo

Exercise Therapist Roslindale 40 hour

Hebrew SeniorLifeBoston, MA

Counselor
$54,000-$81,000
2w ago
Everest Recovery Centers logo

Part-time (Bilingual) Counselor- Substance Use Treatment

Everest Recovery CentersLudlow, MA

Counselor
$27.50 per hour
2w ago
Mass General Brigham logo

Senior Behavioral Health Counselor

Mass General BrighamSalem, MA

Counselor
$82,000-$120,000
2w ago
Baystate Health logo

Mental Health Counselor: Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit- FT Days/Nights

Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA

Counselor
$17.98-$29.82 per hour
2w ago
ABHS logo

Primary Therapist

ABHSWoburn, MA

Counselor
$80,000-$90,000
2w ago
North Suffolk Community Services logo

Expressive Arts Therapist - Early Intervention

North Suffolk Community ServicesEast Boston, MA

Counselor
$68,000-$81,000
2w ago
North Suffolk Community Services logo

Music Therapist -Early Intervention

North Suffolk Community ServicesEast Boston, MA

Counselor
$56,000-$68,000
2w ago
Gosnold logo

Counselor - (40 hours/ Wareham) Weekends Needed

GosnoldWareham, MA

Counselor
$24-$30 per hour
2w ago
Center for Human Development (CHD) logo

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

Center for Human Development (CHD)Springfield, MA

Counselor
$65,000-$68,000
3w ago
Commonwealth of Massachusetts logo

Substance Abuse Counselor II

Commonwealth of MassachusettsWest Boylston, MA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Boston College logo

Temporary Part-Time Mental Health Counselor, Sports Medicine

Boston CollegeNewton, MA

Counselor
$37-$51 per hour
3w ago

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How Massachusetts Compares for Counselor Pay

Massachusetts against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$73k
Pay rank
#34 of 51
Work-life balance
5.5/10 · #46
Open listings
1355

Counselor roles in Massachusetts advertise $3k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Massachusetts compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs MAWLBListings
Massachusetts (this page)$73k—5.5/101355
Wyoming#1$98k+$25k6.0/1050
Nevada#2$96k+$24k5.7/10201
New Hampshireborders$85k+$12k6.4/10261
Rhode Islandborders$81k+$9k6.0/10280
Vermontborders$80k+$8k6.3/1068
Connecticutborders$70k−$2k5.6/10547
New Yorkborders$69k−$3k5.3/102100

“borders” = shares a border with Massachusetts; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Massachusetts offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in massachusetts. With 477+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts on this page have an average score of 3.4/10, with 15% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in massachusetts include Northeast Family Services, Mass General Brigham, Baystate Health, ABHS, and more. Positions span counselor jobs massachusetts. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in massachusetts, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 27,412+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Massachusetts.

How much do counselors earn in Massachusetts?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 15% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Massachusetts right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Northeast Family Services, Mass General Brigham, Baystate Health, ABHS, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in massachusetts are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 477 counselors positions in Massachusetts listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.