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Newton, Massachusetts

Social Worker - Group Therapist (LCSW)

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $75K

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Newton, MA 02459Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayAbout iLearn Wellness Group: iLearn Wellness Group is thrilled to announce the launch of our first Adolescent Day Clinic!

An affiliate of LearnWell, iLearn draws on 26 years of mental health experience from LearnWell and Comprehensive Counseling to create a compassionate, clinically robust environment for adolescent care. Our mission is to improve lives by providing equitable access to mental health and academic support.

With the opening of this clinic, iLearn is taking a meaningful next step in supporting adolescents in need of structured day treatment. Job Summary: We are seeking a Licensed Clinician (LCSW or higher) to join our multidisciplinary team at our new Adolescent Day Clinic.

Ideal candidates are collaborative, adaptable, and confident in fast-paced settings, with a passion for leading therapeutic groups and working with adolescents in moderate-acuity care.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Intake: Conduct intake screenings, develop and adjust treatment plans, support discharge planning, and facilitate collateral communication.

Therapeutic Group Leadership: Lead group therapy sessions (up to 12 adolescents) using iLearn’s specialized curriculum, which includes DBT, CBT, ACT, social skills, psychoeducation, and mindfulness modules.

Treatment Collaboration: Work closely with other clinicians, including nurses, to perform biopsychosocial assessments and implement tailored treatment plans.

Patient Support & Safety: Participate in daily safety and coping strategies, checking in with adolescents requiring additional support, and engaging families in our welcoming lobby/milieu. Documentation: Complete clinical notes and documentation promptly and accurately to ensure quality patient care.

Resource Development: Maintain knowledge of referral resources in the community and identify group topics and psychosocial interventions aligned with patient needs. Collaborative Care: Coordinate care with psychiatrists, social workers, technicians, RNs, and other healthcare professionals for holistic patient support.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all regulatory and accrediting body requirements. Professional Growth: Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and development within the clinic.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 per year Employment Type: Full-time (on-site), with comprehensive benefits Work Environment: Day shifts, with a structured, supportive team environment focused on high-quality adolescent care

Qualifications

Licensure: Licensed as an LCSW in Massachusetts Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a mental health setting; experience with adolescent populations is highly preferred. Skills: Knowledge of higher levels of care and intake assessments, with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities. Summary:

  • Location: On-site (5 days/week)- 8:30am-5pm
  • Address: 199 Wells Ave, Newton MA 02459
  • Salary: $65-75k/yr
  • Benefits: yes
  • Setting: Adolescent PHP/IOP
  • License Types: LCSW iLearn is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will lead therapeutic group sessions for adolescents using specialized curricula and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans. Responsibilities also include conducting intake screenings, maintaining clinical documentation, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and possess an active LCSW license in Massachusetts. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a mental health setting, preferably with adolescent populations, is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Social skills trainingTreatment planningCrisis interventionInterpersonal communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Group Therapist (LCSW) at LEARNWELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 36 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 50% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Newton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.29M≈ 19.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,408/mo≈ 63% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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

Comprehensive benefits