Psychotherapy Clinician/ Assistant Behavioral Health Director

8 days ago
Worcester, Massachusetts$85K - $95KFull TimeClinical Psychology
✓ No Weekends

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 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. as a Assistant Behavioral Health Director – $85K-$95K in United States. Are you looking for a meaningful career caring for our communities most vulnerable populations? The Edward M.

Key Responsibilities

  • and work on special projects as assigned by the supervisor including attendance at requested department, center, and outside meetings and/or trainings.
  • Supports a work environment that is responsive and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and patient population.
  • Contributes and is an active part of a positive and professional team, supporting our Mission Statement.
  • Carries a patient caseload with the expectation of 60% clinical patient care and 40% supervisory and administrative role.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $85K - $95K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. in United States.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyClinical SupervisionCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyCrisis InterventionUtilization ReviewStaff TrainingGrant ManagementClinical DocumentationLeadershipAdministrative SupportRisk AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationCommunity OutreachPolicy Development

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Massachusetts license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant clinical experience and strong computer skills are required.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychotherapy Clinician/ Assistant Behavioral Health Director at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center lists compensation for this physician position at $85k to $95k annually.

This is approximately 5% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

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 Worcester, Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($85k–$95k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Clinical Supervision, Case Management, Patient Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Utilization Review, Staff Training, Grant Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Assistant Behavioral Health Director provides outpatient psychotherapy to patients while overseeing clinical supervision, administrative workflows, and department operations. This role involves managing caseloads, supporting staff development, and acting as a liaison for clinical programs and st...

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About Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Worcester, MA
2-5
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

8d ago

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