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Overstory Health
Boston, Massachusetts

Part-Time Group Therapist

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Come join Overstory Health as a Group Therapist (Part-Time) in Boston, MA

Overstory Health is building world-class, patient-centric Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for individuals with high-acuity mental health needs. Our mission is to make compassionate, connected behavioral healthcare more accessible when people need it most.

With a clinical model validated by McLean Hospital, we provide comprehensive psychiatric, therapeutic, and community reintegration services that help individuals achieve stability, connection, and confidence both during and after the program.

As a growing organization, we offer an exciting opportunity to shape our care model, contribute to our mission, and grow your career as we expand.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Group Therapist (Part-Time Evenings) to join our team. In this role, you will deliver exceptional group therapy and support our mission to improve mental health outcomes. You will play a key role in guiding patients through their therapeutic journeys, fostering resilience and self-efficacy. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic, innovative, and flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities

Focus on Outcomes: Deliver evidence-based group therapy using practices such as DBT, CBT, and ACT to help patients build tools for long-term mental health.

Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with clinicians, case managers, and external providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.

Drive Operational Excellence: Maintain comprehensive treatment plans, ensure accurate documentation, and adhere to HIPAA and all relevant compliance regulations.

What Success Looks Like

Patients report improved well-being, emotional regulation, and increased confidence in managing their mental health.

Effective collaboration with care teams results in seamless patient experiences and measurable clinical improvements.

Consistent achievement of performance goals related to quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Pre or Post licensed therapists in Massachusetts.
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience in higher levels of care, such as PHP, IOP, inpatient, psychiatric emergency rooms, or residential settings.
  • Experience facilitating group therapy and confidence in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
  • Proven ability to build rapport with diverse populations, including Medicaid patients and individuals with complex social needs.
  • Proficiency with technology platforms such as Slack, Zoom, and Electronic Health Records.

Why Join Overstory Health?

Make a Meaningful Impact: Help transform the future of behavioral healthcare by supporting patients during critical moments in their lives.

Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes.

Grow with Us: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement as we expand our services.

Position Details

M-F 5-9pm

What Overstory Is All About

We are guided by our mission to deliver compassionate and connected care to guide individuals through the most challenging times in their lives, one group at a time. These values are at the core of everything we do:

Dignity for All: We champion dignity in every interaction, ensuring that both patients and team members feel respected, valued, and heard.

Collaboration: We work together with trust and transparency, fostering an environment where teamwork drives meaningful impact.

Connection: We build deep, authentic relationships—with our patients, communities, and each other—because strong connections are the foundation of exceptional care.

Purposeful Innovation: We embrace creativity and progress, ensuring that every new idea or improvement serves our mission and enhances the patient experience.

Caring Accountability: We take responsibility for our commitments and actions, holding ourselves and each other to high standards while leading with empathy and care.

Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

Overstory Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing different lived experiences, perspectives, and voices makes us stronger and improves the care we deliver. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Join us in shaping the future of compassionate, connected mental healthcare. Apply today to become a vital part of the Overstory Health team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningHIPAA complianceClinical assessmentCase managementRapport building

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 42 employers

22
<$80k
11
$80k-100k
7
$100k-120k
10
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.