Licensed Mental Health Therapist (PRN)
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Therapist (PRN)
- Department: Operations
- Employment Type: Part Time
- Location: ActivMed Practices & Research | Methuen, MA
- Reporting To: Kathleen Valcich
Description
Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.
The Licensed Mental Health Therapist is responsible for counseling sessions with patients enrolled in PTSD, Depression and/or Anxiety studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Essential Job Duties: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Meets with patients to provide initial and ongoing counseling sessions according to study protocols.
- May conducts initial and ongoing assessments.
- Maintains records of client meetings and progress.
Follows All Safety Protocols
Complete all sponsor-assigned training and meetings to obtain rater certification and re-certification according to protocols requirements.
Attend and successfully complete all company training programs; participate in webinars and other study meetings as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of subjects, customers and company information.
- Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment, build partnerships within the team and across the organization at large, and model teamwork.
- Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree in counseling or similar and 2+ years’ experience in counseling with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. An active, unrestrictive license as a mental health counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LPC, or similar) in the state of work is required. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
Required Skills
Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
- Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
- Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Benefits
Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and possess an active, unrestrictive mental health license (LMHC, LCSW, LPC, or similar). A minimum of two years of experience in counseling patients with PTSD, depression, and anxiety is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $65k–$83k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 272 active | 7,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 38% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 16% offer loan repayment525 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,533 in the last 30 days | 1,454 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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