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Thriveworks
Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid

Part Time Licensed Couples and Family Therapist - Fee For Service

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$66.5K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Boston, MA.

About the job Thriveworks is a mental health care company founded by clinicians in 2008 and still led by them today. With 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, we serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and we're growing.

In addition to working directly with clients, we partner with health systems and primary care providers because we believe mental health is inseparable from physical health.

As a clinician-led organization, we're built to support the people who do this work with the tools, community, and stability you need to build a career that lasts.

About the Role We’re hiring licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to our more than 175,000 clients across the country. You may be a good fit for this role if you’re: Independently licensed and living in Massachusetts — LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, PhD (Licensed Psychologist) Consistently available to clients for a minimum of 15 sessions with 20 hours of availability weekly A behavioral health generalist who is open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children Invested in helping your clients achieve measurable progress Confident working with modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools A good teammate — we’re building a clinical community and value positive contributors *

Specialty Population Is Subject to Client Demand

  • Specialties Preferred: Licensed Therapist specializing in, and with experience providing counseling to, Couples and Families

Compensation

Up to $66,500 based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities. Full-time clinicians are eligible for health insurance, student loan repayment assistance, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored benefits.

How We Support You We handle the administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional care. That means credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support taken care of for you, plus paid orientation and training to get you started.

You'll build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. ET.

Benefits As a W2 employee, you'll be eligible to receive: Guaranteed bi-weekly pay for completed sessions Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with employer matching Paid time off Short- and long-term disability insurance Company-paid life and AD&D insurance CEU reimbursement and free in-house training Student loan repayment assistance Opportunities for paid clinical supervisor roles in select states Our Community Being a clinician can feel isolating, especially in a telehealth world.

We're built to make sure it doesn't. You'll have access to live clinical support, monthly case consultations, and a vibrant online and in-person community of more than 2,700 licensed providers. All clinical leadership is promoted from within, so the people supporting you have been exactly where you are.

Ready to Join Us? Apply today to become part of a team that’s changing mental health care for clients and clinicians alike. Interested in joining Team Thriveworks? We're thrilled to meet you!

With Job scams becoming more and more frequent, here's how to know you're speaking with a real member of our team: Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from thriveworks@myworkday.com or an @thriveworks.com email address.

Our recruiters and other team members may also contact you via text or phone to schedule an interview. A google meets interview invitation will be sent via email and will only come from an @thriveworks.com email address. Our interviews will take place over Google Meet (not Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any other platform).

We will never ask you to purchase or send us equipment. If you see a scam related to Thriveworks, please report it to infosec@thriveworks.com. You can contact employment@thriveworks.com with any questions or concerns. Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets.

We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team. By clicking Apply, you acknowledge that Thriveworks may contact you regarding your application. Begin a career at Thriveworks!

We work to create a supportive, enjoyable environment that therapists, counselors, psychologists, clinical supervisors, and clinicians seeking supervision for licensure never want to leave. As a result, our clinical team members build long-standing careers at Thriveworks and lasting relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to a variety of clients, including couples and children. Deliver services through a combination of telehealth and face-to-face sessions while maintaining a consistent caseload.

Requirements

Must be an independently licensed clinician (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, or PhD) residing in Massachusetts. Requires availability for at least 20 hours weekly and proficiency with modern clinical technology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Couples CounselingFamily TherapyElectronic Health RecordsCase Consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part Time Licensed Couples and Family Therapist - Fee For Service at Thriveworks a 7.7 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 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Thriveworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 475 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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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About Thriveworks

Mental Health Care
Lynchburg, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
CEU Reimbursement