Pays $69k-$104k — Counselor market median is ~$83k (12 jobs)
About the Role
Licensed therapist role in Burlington, MA. Flexible work models, CE reimbursement, uncapped incentives. $69k-$104k.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Licensed Therapist – Flexible Work Models in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $69K - $104K
- Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives
- Flexible work models & paid time off
- Health and well-being benefits
- 401k matching
- Continuing education (CE) reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Licensed Therapist – Flexible Work Models.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will screen and assess patients for mental health and substance abuse disorders while providing evidence-based treatment. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate electronic medical records and participating in patient growth strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and possess an active, unrestricted LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT license in Massachusetts. At least two years of post-master’s professional experience in behavioral health is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,046 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 14% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k 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).
Position Insights
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