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Overstory Health
Boston, Massachusetts

Lead Therapist

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k

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Job Description

About Overstory Health

Overstory Health is a newly launched startup building world-class, patient-centric Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for individuals with high-acuity mental health needs. Our mission is to make compassionate, connected behavioral healthcare more accessible when people need it most.

With a clinical model validated by McLean Hospital, we provide comprehensive psychiatric, therapeutic, and community reintegration services that help individuals achieve stability, connection, and confidence both during and after the program.

As a growing organization, we offer an exciting opportunity to shape our care model, contribute to our mission, and grow your career as we expand.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Lead Therapist (LICSW, LMHC or LMFT) to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to delivering exceptional care and supporting our mission to improve mental health outcomes. You will play a key role in assessing patients, delivering therapy, and supporting both individuals and groups to help them achieve their goals. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Focus on Outcomes: Deliver both individual and group therapy using evidence-based, measurement-informed practices that support long-term mental health.

Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with clinicians, case managers, and external providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.

Drive Operational Excellence: Conduct clinical assessments, maintain accurate and timely documentation, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and all relevant regulations.

What Success Looks Like

  • Patients report improved well-being and increased confidence in managing their mental health.
  • Effective collaboration across teams leads to seamless care coordination and high patient satisfaction.
  • Consistent achievement of performance goals, including quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Active licensure as a licensed therapist (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT) in Massachusetts.

Minimum of two years of clinical experience in higher levels of care (PHP/IOP, inpatient, psychiatric emergency rooms, or residential settings preferred; PCP IBH or FQHC settings considered).

Experience delivering both individual and group therapy, with confidence using evidence-based practices such as DBT, CBT, and ACT.

Proficiency in Google applications and willingness to learn department-specific software (e. g., Slack, Zoom, Electronic Health Record systems).

Why Join Overstory Health?

  • Make a Meaningful Impact: Help transform the future of behavioral healthcare.
  • Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside dedicated professionals passionate about improving mental health.

Grow with Us: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement as we expand our services.

Compensation & Benefits

  • 100K base salary and performance incentives
  • Flexible time off policy (FTO)
  • Medical malpractice insurance for full-time employees
  • Comprehensive health insurance with no waiting period (medical, dental, vision)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4% of income
  • Continuing education and license renewal reimbursements

Supplemental Benefits

Join us in building a future where everyone has access to compassionate, effective mental healthcare.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyClinical assessmentEvidence-based practiceCase managementHIPAA complianceMental health counseling

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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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Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
16% this job
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 10% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,492 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 8.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 40% 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 Overstory Health

Mental Health Care
Boston, Massachusetts
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible time off policy (FTO)
Medical malpractice insurance
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with no waiting period
Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost
401(k) with company match up to 4% of income
Continuing education and license renewal reimbursements
Supplemental benefits