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North Suffolk Community Services
East Boston, Massachusetts

Expressive Arts Therapist - Early Intervention

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68k-$81k

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Job Description

North Suffolk is looking for Expressive Arts Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children from birth to three years through a strength-based and family-centered approach. Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and toddlers presenting with developmental delay or are at risk for developmental delays due to environmental, medical and/or biological factors.

As an Expressive Arts Therapist - Service Coordinator, you will be part of a professional multi-disciplinary team that uses developmental and expressive therapy, along with trauma informed intervention strategies, to provide services in clients’ home, program, or other community settings.

Master’s Level Service Coordinator salaries start at $67,500 with additional differentials available for needed language skills and specialized certifications.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation and assessment.
  • Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
  • Participate in the development of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), and in the ongoing execution, review and evaluation of the plan.
  • Collaborate with client families and the EI team in identifying concerns, priorities and resources.
  • Provide education, advocacy, and support on child & parenting issues and community resources to client families.
  • Refer for discrete/specialized child therapies and refer to other case management and counseling services when appropriate.
  • Coordinate intervention services with medical, state, and health providers.
  • Assist in developing a transition plan for child and family client.

What You’ll Need

Education

  • Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy required.

Licensure

  • LMHC eligible preferred

Experience

  • Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.

Skills

  • Either be or become Early Intervention certified with DPH.
  • Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle needed in order to provide off-site services.
  • Spanish bilingual a plus (please indicate language skills in application).

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

  • Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Access to Credit Union Banking
  • Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
  • North Suffolk is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Discounted Movie Tickets
  • Comprehensive Training Program
  • Internal Advancement Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

The Expressive Arts Therapist will provide developmental screenings, assessments, and direct family support as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for developing and executing Individualized Family Service Plans while coordinating care with medical and community providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy and be eligible for LMHC licensure. Experience in early childhood or special education is preferred, along with the ability to obtain Early Intervention certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Developmental ScreeningChild DevelopmentService CoordinationCollaborationCrisis Intervention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$68k–$81kMental Health Therapy median $81k (middle half $71k–$93k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts269 active7,837 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About North Suffolk Community Services

Mental Health Care
Chelsea, MA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (2 weeks vacation, 12 sick days, 11 holidays)
Health & Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Credit Union Banking
State Tuition Remission Program