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NFI Massachusetts
Middleton, Massachusetts

In-Home Therapist (Master's Level)

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$75k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency proudly recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace, is currently seeking a Master’s Level In-Home Therapist for our Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) program. We are looking for a dedicated professional committed to strengthening family systems, empowering caregivers, and supporting young people in living successfully at home. This position required travel in and around Central MA (Leominster, Worcester, Fitchburg).

MST is an evidenced-based in-home treatment model, with extensive research proving its effectiveness.

MST therapists do whatever it takes through close collaboration with all individuals involved to help address the needs of adolescents displaying problematic or unsafe behavior such as truancy, running away, criminal involvement, or substance use.

Treatment progress is achieved through intensive, strength-based interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support. Check out how Multi-systemic Therapy works here at: youtu. be

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide direct clinical intervention in a family’s home/community using the MST model for a caseload that averages 5 families max.
  • Complete assessment and treatment plan with youth/family.
  • Engage primary caregiver(s), family members, natural supports, and community partners (i. e. school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment.
  • Present case summaries/treatment updates in weekly supervision and consultation, with ongoing support from supervisor, consultant, and fellow MST clinicians.
  • Participate in program on call providing support to families served.
  • Participate in initial and ongoing MST training and professional development activities.

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 commensurate on degree & licensure

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related area of study.
  • Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural candidates preferred (specifically Spanish speaking).
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
  • Possess strong time management, organizational skills & ability to work a non-traditional schedule.
  • Current offices in Haverhill and Middleton with outreach to Worcester must live within 1 hour of these areas.

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time

employees, including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
  • 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
  • Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical intervention in family homes using the MST model while managing a caseload of up to five families. Collaborate with caregivers, community partners, and supervisors to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Family TherapyCase ManagementTreatment PlanningCrisis Intervention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 20% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$75kMental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $65k–$83k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts274 active7,509 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 20% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment519 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,561 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • Includes call
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About NFI Massachusetts

Individual and Family Services
Danvers, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) with match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Life Insurance

Living in Middleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$841k≈ 12.9× annual pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.