Pays $52k-$78k — Counselor market median is ~$83k (12 jobs)
Behavioral Health Clinician
About the Role
Mental Health Clinician in Newburyport, MA. Flexible work models, virtual or in-person. $52k-$78k plus incentives.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Clinician – Flexible Work Models in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Family Counseling Associates of Massachusetts, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join our team in Newburyport, MA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $52K - $78K
- Competitive hourly pay
- Uncapped productivity incentives
- Flexible work models
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- 401k matching
- Family support and wellness resources
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Clinician – Flexible Work Models.
Key Responsibilities
The clinician will provide individual or group therapy, both virtually and in-person, to treat various mental health conditions. They are also responsible for completing clinical assessments and developing comprehensive treatment plans for patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field. Proficiency in professional communication and medical documentation software is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
UnitedHealth Group ranks #7 of 24 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,044 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% 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 ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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