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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

Pediatric Outpatient Therapist (LICSW or LMHC)

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$71k-$103k

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Job Description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary LICSW Sign on bonus for non MGB employees $10,000 Starting pay rate $92,227 Responsible for providing expert counseling, support, and guidance to individuals dealing with various mental health challenges. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions

  • Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for clients experiencing mental health issues, emotional difficulties, and behavioral challenges.
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and screenings to identify clients' specific concerns and diagnoses.
  • Provide crisis intervention and immediate support to clients in distress or facing emergencies. -contribute to the development and enhancement of mental health counseling programs, including designing new interventions and workshops.
  • Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior counselors, guiding their professional growth and development.
  • Collaborate with other mental health professionals, medical staff, and community resources to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

Qualifications Job Description Full time, outpatient therapist opportunity embedded within a primary care pediatric clinic.

The outpatient therapist will work as a member of the pediatric primary care department to provide short term therapy to patients with clinical mental health conditions including but not exclusive of anxiety, depression, and other mood related conditions as well as ADHD and behavioral dysregulation.

Conducts psychosocial assessments, provides clinical services to pediatric patients that address psychosocial, environmental, age specific and cultural issues in order to maximize emotional, social and physical well-being and the effective/efficient use of health care and community resources.

Available to Pediatricians for consultations and acute assessments during routine clinic encounters. Experience and training with elementary aged (5-11) children as well as CBT preferred.

Works effectively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team and is comfortable referring to and collaborating with interdepartmental specialists and programs, outside agencies, and other relevant community resources.

This position will be located on site at the MGBfC's Pediatric Group Practice in Boston (75%) and the MGB Revere Community Health Center (25%). Education Masters in Social Work, mental health counseling, or related field required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No Licenses and Credentials Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] Experience Experience providing mental health counseling, with a focus on diverse populations and complex mental health conditions. 3-5 years required.

Related experience in community health work or early childhood preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proven expertise in evidence-based counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care. - Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to supervise and support junior counselors. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building rapport and fostering a therapeutic relationship with clients. - Knowledge of ethical guidelines and legal regulations in mental health counseling. - Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as needed. - Utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately. - Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Attends and participates in unit meetings, division meetings, and staff meetings.

Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 165 Cambridge Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $70,990.40 - $103,230.40/Annual Grade 7 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide expert short-term counseling and mental health support to pediatric patients within a primary care clinic. Conduct psychosocial assessments and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to maximize patient well-being.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and a valid LICSW or LMHC state license. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in mental health counseling, preferably with diverse populations and children.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual CounselingCognitive Behavioral TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase Management

Pediatrics — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% 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 ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k 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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Work-life snapshot

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  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 11.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 56% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $10,000
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs