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NFI Massachusetts
Leominster, Massachusetts

In Home Therapist MA or BA

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$75k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

NFI Massachusetts Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) program is looking to hire a dedicated individual motivated to serve in a role that focuses on strengthening family systems, empowering caregivers, and supporting young people to live successfully in their homes. This position required travel in and around Central MA (Leominster, Worcester, Fitchburg).

MST is an evidenced-based in-home treatment model, with extensive research proving its effectiveness.

MST therapists do whatever it takes through close collaboration with all individuals involved to help address the needs of adolescents displaying problematic or unsafe behavior such as truancy, running away, criminal involvement, or substance use.

Treatment progress is achieved through intensive, strength-based interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support. Check out how Multi-systemic Therapy works here at: youtu. be

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide direct clinical intervention in a family’s home/community using the MST model for a caseload of 4-5 families.
  • Complete assessment and treatment plan with youth/family.
  • Engage primary caregiver(s), family members, natural supports, and community partners (i. e. school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment.
  • Present case summaries/treatment updates in weekly supervision and consultation, with ongoing support from supervisor, consultant, and fellow MST clinicians.
  • Participate in program on call providing support to families served.
  • Participate in initial and ongoing MST training and professional development activities.

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 commensurate on degree & licensure

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related area of study.
  • Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural candidates preferred (specifically Spanish speaking).
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
  • Possess strong time management, organizational skills & ability to work a non-traditional schedule.
  • Must live within 45min-1hr travel time from NFI Offices located in Haverhill or Danvers.

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time

employees, including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
  • 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
  • Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide direct clinical intervention using the MST model for 4-5 families in their home or community, completing assessments and treatment plans while engaging caregivers and community partners. Responsibilities also include presenting case updates in weekly supervision and participating in program on-call support.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningCaregiver EngagementBilingual/Bi-cultural (Spanish Speaking)

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 20% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$75kMental Health Therapy median $76k (middle half $68k–$86k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts274 active7,502 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 20% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment521 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,561 in the last 30 days1,376 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About NFI Massachusetts

Individual and Family Services
Danvers, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more

Living in Leominster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$489k≈ 7.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,885/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.