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NFI Massachusetts
Haverhill, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78K

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Job Description

NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non- profit human services agency, is currently seeking full time Occupational Therapist for two of its residential youth programs located in Haverhill and Wilmington.

NFI Massachusetts Inc. has successfully helped thousands of youth, families and adults with diverse needs to make positive changes in their lives, to achieve personal goals and experience the full promise of life in their communities.

NFI’s broad range of mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, educational and rehabilitative programs include home-based services, supported living, residential treatment and foster care programs.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for taking part in the evaluation and treatment planning of all clients to support functional skill level. They will design and lead groups, implement individual activities that enhance the recommendations of the treatment team, and help support the therapeutic and daily living needs of clients.

Salary: $78,000

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in the program milieu.
  • Attend all training(s) necessary.
  • Participate in the evaluation of all residents as to functional skill level.
  • Attend all meetings relevant to the program.
  • Lead groups.
  • Carry out individual treatment as indicated.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team (including but not limited to psychiatry, nursing, clinical, residential, transitional, peer mentors and family partners) to support client’s occupational engagement and participation
  • Participate in other treatment modalities as indicated.
  • Responsible for the documentation of individual and group treatment.

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Licensed to practice occupational therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Must possess excellent vision and hearing, and the ability to read and speak English.
  • Must hold valid driver's license as travel is required.

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time

employees, including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
  • 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
  • Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates clients and develops treatment plans to improve functional skill levels. They lead therapeutic groups and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support clients' daily living needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AOTA-approved Occupational Therapy program and licensed to practice in Massachusetts. A valid driver's license and strong interpersonal communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Group LeadershipMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (247 salary observations; 533 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,513 salary observations; 24,946 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at NFI Massachusetts a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,430 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 17 employers

8
<$90k
10
$90k-110k
5
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#2

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Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

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$100k-$130k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Haverhill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$579k≈ 7.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,305/mo≈ 35% 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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About NFI Massachusetts

Individual and Family Services
Danvers, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
3 Weeks Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Life Insurance