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Overstory Health
Boston, Massachusetts

Therapist

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $95K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Come join Overstory Health as a Therapist in Boston, MA

Overstory Health is transforming behavioral healthcare by building world-class, patient-centered Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for individuals navigating high-acuity mental health challenges.

Our mission is simple and bold: to provide accessible, dignified care at the moments people need it most. Backed by a clinical model validated by McLean Hospital, we offer comprehensive psychiatric treatment, evidence-based therapy, and support for reintegration into daily life.

We measure our success by our patients’ progress—greater stability, deeper connection, and renewed confidence during and after their time in our programs.

About the Role

We are looking for pre-licensed or licensed therapists eager to build and deliver care in a world-class innovative PHP/IOP program. As a therapist, you are the heart of our Partial Hospital Program (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) programs.

Your daily role will include managing: clinical assessments, group therapy, individual therapy, crisis management, and clinical event documentation / reporting for patients. You will work closely with the full team, including our Clinic Director and Medical Director, to ensure patients receive world-class services.

You’LL Be a Good FIT If You

  • Have clinical experience working with higher risk adults with mood and psychotic disorders
  • Training and direct care delivery experience in evidence-based practices (such as DBT, CBT, and ACT) and modes (group and individual therapy)
  • Have experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution

Are eager to be part of a fast-paced dynamic team in a start-up environment; this includes being an adaptive and flexible thinker, a desire to be collaborative across disciplines, an eagerness to lead, and being a pragmatic problem-solver

Are interested in career growth opportunities within a rapidly growing organization and are willing to wear multiple hats on day one to help the team as needed

Enjoy working in a non-hierarchical environment where you will give proactive, practical, and confident feedback and opinion

Qualifications

  • Lives in the Boston metropolitan area or is willing to relocate
  • W2 position, full-time with availability for 40 hours per week

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or health-related field.

Clinical experience in higher levels of care (PHP/IOP, inpatient, psychiatric emergency rooms, residential preferred; will consider PCP IBH or FQHC settings)

  • Experience delivering both individual therapy and confidence facilitating groups independently
  • Confidence working with Medicaid populations and people with complex social needs

Proficiency in Google applications or willing to learn new technology quickly (e. g., Slack, Zoom, Electronic Health Record, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide Evidence-Based Therapy: Deliver both group and individual therapy using evidence-based, measurement-informed practices within PHP and/or IOP settings

Conduct Patient Assessments: Evaluate patients during intake to determine the appropriate level of care, including Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), or external referral to a community partner

Coordinate Patient Care: Maintain comprehensive treatment plans through case notes, correspondence, interdisciplinary team meetings, and collaboration with external providers such as primary care physicians or therapists

Address Clinical Needs: Report escalating clinical events, provide crisis care when necessary, and collaborate with the Medical Director to offer recommendations

Engage in the Care Team: Contributes actively to a cohesive and efficient team environment, demonstrating a proactive approach to daily responsibilities, open communication, and shared decision-making to enhance outcomes

Ensure Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to HIPAA standards and all relevant documentation and regulatory compliance requirements

Enhance Care Delivery: Lead efforts to improve clinical pathways and operational processes, and perform additional clinical duties as assigned

Benefits

Base of 65K-95K depending on licensure and experience

This is a full-time position with a consistent weekly schedule. Final working hours will be established collaboratively based on program needs and client demand. Applicants should be comfortable with flexibility in scheduling, as shifts may include daytime or evening hours.

  • Flexible time off policy (FTO)
  • Medical malpractice insurance for full-time employees
  • Medical insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) with no waiting period for enrollment
  • Short and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you
  • 401K match: 100% of employer match up to first 3% of pay, then 50% of employer match on the next 2% of pay
  • Continuing Education (e. g., CME, CEU) reimbursements
  • License renewal reimbursement
  • Supplemental benefits

What Overstory Is All About

We are guided by our mission to deliver compassionate and connected care to guide individuals through the most challenging times in their lives, one group at a time. These values are at the core of everything we do:

Dignity for All: We champion dignity in every interaction, ensuring that both patients and team members feel respected, valued, and heard.

Collaboration: We work together with trust and transparency, fostering an environment where teamwork drives meaningful impact.

Connection: We build deep, authentic relationships—with our patients, communities, and each other—because strong connections are the foundation of exceptional care.

Purposeful Innovation: We embrace creativity and progress, ensuring that every new idea or improvement serves our mission and enhances the patient experience.

Caring Accountability: We take responsibility for our commitments and actions, holding ourselves and each other to high standards while leading with empathy and care.

Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

Overstory Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing different lived experiences, perspectives, and voices makes us stronger and improves the care we deliver. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Mission: Overstory Health delivers compassionate and connected care to guide individuals through the most challenging times in their lives, one group at a time.

Vision: Transform Behavioral Healthcare to empower every individual and their community to heal, connect and thrive.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentEvidence-based practiceTreatment planningHIPAA compliancePsychiatric careCase management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 12.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 62% 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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Benefits & Perks

Flexible time off policy (FTO)
Medical malpractice insurance
Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
Short and long-term disability insurance
401K match (100% up to 3%, then 50% on next 2%)
Continuing Education (CME, CEU) reimbursements
License renewal reimbursement
Supplemental benefits