Full Time Outpatient Therapist – Child & Adolescent Focus
Listed compensation
$54-$69/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About Verge Therapy
Verge Therapy is a clinician-owned and operated practice built on the belief that therapy should be relational, not transactional. We provide personal, evidence-based care and a work environment grounded in authenticity, innovation, adaptability, growth, and connection.
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and client-centered Child & Adolescent Clinician to join our inclusive team. This is a full-time, fee-for-service position with opportunities for bonuses reporting to the Clinical Director.
In this role, you will provide affirming, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and their families. You will be supported by a values-driven practice that celebrates diversity and believes when therapists are truly supported, they and their clients flourish.
- Compensation & Benefits That Stand Out
- Competitive Pay ranges based on experience: $54-59/hour (Pre-Licensed)
- Competitive Pay ranges based on experience: $64-69/hour (Independently Licensed)
- Guaranteed pay model; clinicians are paid biweekly regardless of client or insurance payout
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus opportunities available
- Paid administrative time
- Free individual, group supervision, and risk consultation support
- CEU reimbursement & stipend to cover exam fees
- 401k with up to 4% match
- Comprehensive health & dental insurance
- Long-term disability & life insurance
- Liability and malpractice insurance
- Paid Orientation
- Advanced Training Fellowship Opportunities
- Enrollment in our Loyalty Program
- What Verge Handles for You So you can focus on clients, we take care of:
- Supplies: toys, art supplies, games, books, fidgets
- Billing & claims
- Marketing, advertising and building your personal brand
- Insurance credentialing
- Referrals to build your caseload
- Providing an EMR and office space
Scheduling
Flexible scheduling options available that align with both the clinician and client/family needs. A willingness to maintain afternoon and evening availability required for seeing children, adolescents, and families who attend school during day hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide client-centered and culturally responsive individual therapy to children and adolescents
- Engage families and caregivers in treatment planning and psychoeducation
- Conduct developmentally informed biopsychosocial assessments and create individualized treatment plans
- Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions tailored to children and adolescents
- Respond to crises with empathy, prioritizing safety and stabilization
- Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation
- Collaborate with schools, pediatricians, and other providers to ensure coordinated care
- Participate in individual supervision, case consultation, and team collaboration
- Stay current with child/adolescent best practices, continuing education, and regulatory requirements
- Support families with resources and guidance to help clients meet treatment goals
- Provide timely, developmentally appropriate communication to both clients and families
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- Independent licensure (or license eligible) in Massachusetts: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent
Experience providing therapy to children and/or adolescents Strong foundation in evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions
Knowledge of child development and family systems Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills
Proficiency with EHR and clinical documentation
Preferred
Training or certification in child/adolescent-focused modalities (e. g., play therapy, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, parent coaching)
- Experience collaborating with schools and pediatric providers
- Experience treating OCD
- Experience supporting children/adolescents/families with parental separation/divorce/reconciliation
- Why Verge Therapy?: A Culture That Cares
At Verge, we know that supported therapists create better outcomes for clients. We have built a practice designed to take the business burden off your plate so you can do your best clinical work and grow your career with confidence.
Join a progressive, inclusive practice committed to raising the bar for mental health care. Here, authenticity, innovation, adaptability, growth, and connection aren’t just words, they are at the heart of everything we do. At Verge, we don’t just want you to join us, we want you to grow with us. That means:
- Paths to professional growth
- Specialized training opportunities (CBT, DBT, IFS, Family Therapy & more)
- A collaborative team where your voice matters
- Work-life balance valued as much as clinical excellence
Valuing Diversity
Verge Therapy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that by providing representation to all, we can offer the best possible care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Verge Therapy holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 5 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k 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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