Licensed Therapist FT (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC)
Listed compensation
$75k-$85k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
We are Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness (MCAW) of the North Shore, which offers comprehensive mental health treatment, primarily through therapeutic groups, for adolescents aged 13 to 17 years old.
There is an emphasis on helping our clients make lasting changes in their lives through the mutual aid of therapeutic groups and developing and implementing DBT and CBT skills. Family involvement and care coordination are also at the forefront of our treatment model.
We work with clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. Evidence-based modalities are combined with holistic methods to provide the best care.
Come join us as we make a positive difference in the lives of teens and their families!
We are seeking a Master-level/Licensed, OR Licensed eligible Clinician, FT Therapist to join our team!
Our Clinicians provide treatment services for our Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program. This program provides in person services to adolescents with mental health and substance use disorders.
Schedule for Each Role
- In Office Schedule to include daytime 8:45A-5:00P and 11:00A - 7:00P shift a week
- NO weekends and NO on-call
The experienced Therapist should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum of (2) years of experience as a Therapist and/or Mental Health Counselor in a mental health environment.
- Able to work the schedule as above noted.
- Licensed Therapist preferred; for license eligible candidates – PHP and IOP experience is required.
- Able to facilitate engaging groups and meeting with clients individually when needed.
- Strong communication, flexibility, and creativity are a must.
- Experience with providing mental health services to adolescents ages 13 – 17.
- Well versed in evidence-based interventions.
- Requires in-person evaluations.
- Group experience is preferred but not required; willing to train the right candidates.
Job Status: Full-time
Pay: $75k - $85k per year / Compensation commensurate with experience and licensure
Medical Specialty: Mental Health Counseling
Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field (required)
Experience: Counseling: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Ability to Commute: Lynnfield, MA 01940 (Required)
License/Certification: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC (preferred but not required)
Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package with voluntary and company-paid plans that demonstrate the commitment we have to our staff in providing the best benefit options that prioritize employee well-being. It includes:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, ensuring you and your family have access to top-notch care.
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- HSA and FSA accounts
- Worksite benefits - Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness plans.
- Legal plan
- Corporate discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample time off so you can recharge and take care of personal matters, which includes: 7 holidays, vacation, sick and personal time-off.
- 401(k) w/ match with eligibility after completion of 90 days employment to invest in your future and help you build financial security for tomorrow.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply with confidence and will contact all candidates that closely match the position requirements. We wish all candidates the best of luck in your search!
40 hours M-F Day shift: 8:45A-5:00P or 11:00A - 7:00P - schedule to be discussed
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide mental health treatment for adolescents through therapeutic groups and individual sessions within a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program. Responsibilities include implementing DBT and CBT skills, conducting in-person evaluations, and coordinating care with families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field and possess at least two years of experience in a mental health environment. Licensure as an LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC is preferred, and candidates must be able to work the specified in-office schedule.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist FT (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC) at Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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