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Riverbend Community Mental Health
Concord, New Hampshire

Therapist - Child and Family (Community Based)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50K–$63K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Offering a $2,000 Signing Bonus for This Position

Ready to make a real impact where it matters most?

Riverbend Community Mental Health—a leader in New Hampshire’s mental health landscape—is looking for a passionate Therapist - Child & Family (Community Based) to join our Child & Family team.

Riverbend, we believe healing happens where life happens. You won’t just be sitting in an office; you’ll be a vital part of the community, supporting children and families in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods.

Why Join Us?

Join one of the largest and most respected providers in the state. We offer a collaborative environment where your clinical growth is supported, and your work directly changes the trajectory of local families’ lives. We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter.

What You’ll Do

Empower Families: Provide high-quality individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence-based practices that work.

Be a Clinical Advocate: Offer expert consultation, case management, and crisis intervention when families need it most. Complete clinical assessments and individual/family-centered treatment planning.

Meet People Where They Are: Deliver flexible, community-based care that breaks down barriers to mental health and reduces stigma.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

  • A Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
  • License-eligible in New Hampshire as LCMHC, LICSW, or LMFT is preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance with minimum coverage of 100,00/300,00 are essential.
  • Ability to work one to two evening hours per week.
  • A heart for community-based work and a belief in the resilience of children.

Outstanding Benefits & Perks

Competitive wages $50,000 - $63,000 Annually depending on level of education and experience.

Offering a $2,000 Signing Bonus for This Position

  • Clinical supervision for licensure available.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and 8 Paid Holidays.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities to grow your career.
  • Approved site for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Apply today and help us build a stronger, healthier community!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices within community settings. Perform clinical assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention to support children and families in their homes and schools.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyClinical AssessmentClinical Advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Child and Family (Community Based) at Riverbend Community Mental Health 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 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$50k–$63kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $65k–$86k)330 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$54k in purchasing powerNew Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in New Hampshire43 active7,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 30% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$57k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 15 employers
9
<$85k
2
$85k-100k
4
$100k-115k
17
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
28% this job
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
3% this job
PSLF eligible
3% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,851 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Riverbend Community Mental Health

Mental Health Care
Concord, NH
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,000 Signing Bonus
Clinical Supervision for Licensure
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous PTO Accrual
8 Paid Holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
PSLF Eligible

Living in Concord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$478k≈ 9.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,887/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.