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Northeast Family Services
Auburn, Massachusetts

In-Home Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64k-$72k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Ready for a summer schedule that works for you?

Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services!

We close at 12:30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day — giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!

Northeast Family Services is seeking Clinicians to join our growing team in Massachusetts! Are you interested in working for a dynamic agency with generous compensation and premier benefits?

Northeast Family Services is looking to expand our team with talented and enthusiastic therapists who are interested in working to enhance the mental wellness of people within our community.

NFS values your experience delivering competent mental health services to individuals and families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situations or mental health concerns.

If you are a dedicated mental health professional seeking a new opportunity, we are looking for you! Don't miss this opportunity to join a rapidly growing and well-regarded organization.

Great position for a newly licensed Master's level as we will provide you supervision for Independent Licensure!

Independent licensed clinicians have opportunities to expand their skillsets! Find out more when you call!

The In-Home Therapist (IHT) will provide structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic interventions in a client’s home for the purpose of treating a youth’s behavioral needs.

Check out our new rates! Earn what you're worth, doing what you love!

Bilingual opportunities!

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, special education or related CBHI approved degree program
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, youth and families in a home or community setting highly desirable
  • Experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral-emotional disorders preferred
  • Experience with working with children on the autism spectrum desirable
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
  • Access to a laptop or CPS, high speed secure internet, and a phone required for FFS positions
  • Access to high speed secure internet required for Full Time positions

Benefits

  • Summer Fun Fridays! Early Friday closures at 12:30pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day
  • Health, dental & vision
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 11 Paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)
  • Generous sick time including mental health days
  • 401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
  • Voluntary short and long-term disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Dependent care savings account
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually
  • Company provided laptop and cell phone
  • Opportunity for professional growth
  • Supervision for licensure provided
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Personal cell phone discount

Compensation

  • Full-Time: Salary $64,000 to $72,000
  • Fee-for-Service: $50 to $70 per hour
  • Incentive Rate $60/hour over productivity

Key Responsibilities

The In-Home Therapist provides structured, strength-based therapeutic interventions directly in the client's home to address behavioral needs. They work with youth and families to improve mental wellness and provide consistent support for varying life difficulties.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health counselingStrength-based therapyBehavioral healthClinical documentationCrisis interventionFamily therapyChild psychologyAutism spectrum supportCase managementTreatment planningClinical supervision

Counselor Career Context

Northeast Family Services ranks #19 of 25 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 2.8
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.

Living in Auburn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$473k
Typical market rent
$2,559/mo
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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About Northeast Family Services

Mental Health Care
Warwick, RI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental & vision
3 weeks paid vacation
11 paid holidays
Generous sick time including mental health days
401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
Voluntary short and long-term disability
Voluntary life insurance
Dependent care savings account