Primary Therapist Boston, MA

Overstoryhealth; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Primary Therapist in Boston, where you will play a vital role in delivering world-class behavioral health care. In this dynamic environment, you will manage clinical assessments, group and individual therapy, and crisis management, all while working closely with a dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. With a focus on evidence-based practices and a commitment to compassionate care, you will help guide patients through their recovery journey. This is your chance to be part of a transformative mission in behavioral healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off Policy

Medical Insurance Coverage

401K Match up to 4%

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with higher risk adults with mood and psychotic disorders.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapy in PHP and IOP settings.
• Conduct patient assessments to determine appropriate care levels.
• Coordinate patient care and maintain comprehensive treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Group Therapy

Individual Therapy

Evidence-Based Practices

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Psychology

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Tools

Google Applications

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Come join Overstory Health as a Primary Therapist in Boston, MA

Overstory Health builds world-class patient-centric Partial Hospital & Intensive Outpatient (PHP & IOP) programs for those with high acuity mental health needs. Our mission is to provide more accessible and dignified behavioral health care for people when they need care the most. With a clinical model validated by McLean Hospital, we deliver comprehensive psychiatric, therapeutic, and community reintegration services to our patients. Our teams are successful when our patients achieve their goals of stability, connection, and confidence during and after the program.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Primary Therapist (LICSW) eager to build and deliver care in a world-class innovative PHP/IOP program. As a Primary 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, 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 Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or health-related field.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) actively licensed in Massachusetts
• Clinical experience in higher levels of care (PHP/IOP, inpatient, psychiatric emergency rooms, residential preferred; will consider PCP IBH or FQHC settings)
• Ability and/or interest in providing clinical supervision to junior team members
• 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

• Competitive base compensation and performance incentives
• 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 up to 4% of income

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.

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