Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

4 days ago
Lawrence, Massachusetts$80K - $82KFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Waystone Health & Human Services as a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician – M-F Schedule in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Lawrence, MA 01843Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $82,000.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct counseling and behavioral support, tailored to individual needs.
  • Model and train staff to implement behavioral strategies and protocols effectively.
  • Design and oversee behavioral plans, including PBS plans, restrictive interventions, and biopsychosocial approaches, supported by consistent data collection and reporting.
  • Promote mental wellness through proactive engagement with staff and program managers.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field.
  • Currently licensed in related fields.
  • The organization offers tuition assistance and BCBA supervision hours to support employees working toward BCBA certification and other professional licenses.
  • Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities Demonstrated skill in designing and implementing all stages of PBS supported Assessments, guidelines and treatment plans for individuals.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $80K - $82K
  • 35 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Waystone Health & Human Services in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical oversightBehavioral supportTreatment planningCrisis managementAssessmentStaff trainingData collectionBiopsychosocial approachRegulatory complianceCommunicationOrganizational skillsApplied behavior analysisPsychologySocial workSpecial education
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician at Waystone Health & Human Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Waystone Health & Human Services is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Waystone Health & Human Services lists compensation for this psychologist position at $80k to $82k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($80k–$82k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical oversight, Behavioral support, Treatment planning, Crisis management, Assessment, Staff training, Data collection, Biopsychosocial approach. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician will provide clinical oversight and behavioral support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities within residential programs. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, training staff, and managing crisis responses.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, 2 Weeks Vacation, 12 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, 9 Sick Days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Waystone Health & Human Services

Non-profit Organizations
Lawrence, MA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Match
2 Weeks Vacation
12 Holidays
3 Personal Days
9 Sick Days
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago

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