IHBS Therapist - FFS
Listed compensation
$50-$70/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Northeast Family Services is seeking Clinicians to join our growing team in Massachusetts! Are you interested in working for a dynamic agency with generous compensation and premier benefits?
Northeast Family Services is looking to expand our team with talented and enthusiastic therapists who are interested in working to enhance the mental wellness of people within our community.
NFS values your experience delivering competent mental health services to individuals and families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situations or mental health concerns.
If you are a dedicated mental health professional seeking a new opportunity, we are looking for you! Don't miss this opportunity to join a rapidly growing and well-regarded organization.
Great position for a newly licensed Master's level as we will provide you supervision for Independent Licensure!
Independent licensed clinicians have opportunities to expand their skillsets! Find out more when you call!
The In Home Behavioral Therapist (IHBS) will provide structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic interventions in a client’s home for the purpose of treating a youth’s behavioral needs. IHBS Therapists support caregivers to better understand their children's needs by exploring patterns of behavior and improving communication.
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Qualifications
- Master's degree in counseling, psychology, special education or related human services field
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, youth and families in a home or community setting highly desirable
- Experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral-emotional disorders preferred
- Experience with working with children on the autism spectrum desirable
- Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
- Access to a laptop or CPS, high speed secure internet, and a phone required for FFS positions
- Access to high speed secure internet required for Full Time positions
Compensation
- Fee-for-Service: $50 to $70 per hour
Key Responsibilities
The IHBS Therapist provides structured, strength-based therapeutic interventions directly in the client's home to address behavioral needs. They also support caregivers by exploring behavioral patterns and improving family communication.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Northeast Family Services ranks #17 of 27 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 18% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k 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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Living in Worcester
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $449k
- Typical market rent
- $2,130/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.