Home and Community Based Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $75K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo 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!

Full Time - Starting at $75,000 to $90,000 plus per year, plus benefits!

Language Differential provided for Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, French, and Hindi!

Full Time employees have the opportunity to earn a $3,000 Stay-on Bonus after successful completion of the probationary period!

Northeast Family Services is seeking caring and experienced Home and Community based Therapists to join our growing New York team!

Under the direction of the Program Director, HCBT Clinicians will provide services and care to our patients in accordance with NFS’ policies. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a rapidly growing and well-regarded organization. We’re growing fast throughout the state of NY and nationally, and we're looking for YOU to join us!

NFS Home and Community Based Therapists work collaboratively with clients to help them access their core strengths to be their best selves and realize their full potential. We provide structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic interventions in a client’s home to treat a youth’s behavioral health needs. We utilize multiple evidence-based practices that promote families' strengths!

JOIN US TODAY AND MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES!

Home and Community Based Therapist positions require in-person visits to clients' homes.

Compensation

Full Time Rates

  • Starting at $75,000- $90,000 plus per year
  • Opportunity to earn up to $3,000 Stay on bonus after first year!

Premiums Paid For

  • Non-English language capacity
  • Experience
  • Select clinical specialties

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field required
  • Clinical Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, etc.) and Limited Permit in the state of NY
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting preferred
  • Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to manage one's own schedule with client outreach.
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Some afternoon and evening availability is a plus

Benefits: (Full time employees)

  • 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
  • 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
  • Free CEU’s offered
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Personal cell phone discount

Key Responsibilities

HCBT Clinicians will provide services and care to patients in accordance with NFS’ policies, working collaboratively with clients to help them access their core strengths. They will utilize structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic interventions in a client’s home to treat a youth’s behavioral health needs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Independent WorkTeamworkStrength-Based InterventionsSchedule Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home and Community Based Therapist at Northeast Family Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,084 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Northeast Family Services

Mental Health Care
Warwick, RI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Summer Fun Fridays (early closure)
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
3 Weeks Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Generous Sick Time
401k with up to 4% Match
Voluntary Disability/Life Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement