Psychotherapist

Fenway Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health and dental insurance

License fee reimbursement

Retirement plan

Educational opportunities

CEU training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Supervision and professional dev.

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Fenway Health in Boston seeks a full-time Psychotherapist to deliver diagnostic assessments, individual, couples, and group therapy within our integrated Behavioral Health team.

You will provide culturally competent care to a diverse adult population, including LGBTQ individuals, and offer both telehealth and office-based services, with at least two on-site days per week to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• LCSW or LMHC licensure (including those who have passed LMHC exam).
• Experience with outpatient therapy and mental health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments and individual, couples, and group therapy.
• Deliver care via telehealth and in-office services with at least two on-site days per week.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and coordinate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Cultural competence

LCSW/LMHC licensure

Outpatient therapy experience

Education

Master's in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Job Overview

Fenway Health is seeking a dynamic Psychotherapist to join our dedicated and multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team. We seek applicants with demonstrated experience providing culturally competent behavioral health care to a diverse adult population, including LGBTQ individuals, people of color, individuals with substance use issues, survivors of abuse and community violence, medically complex and vulnerable individuals, young adults, and older adults.

In keeping with Fenway Health's dedication to provide care for the whole person, behavioral health is a fundamental part of our integrated primary care model. We offer individual, group, couples, and family therapy; psychiatric consultation; addiction, recovery and wellness services; violence recovery counseling and advocacy. Our model of care is client‑centered, collaborative, and multidisciplinary.

Responsibilities

As a full‑time Psychotherapist, you will provide direct clinical services to clients that include diagnostic assessments; individual therapy; couples therapy; and group therapy. You will help clients address a range of personal issues and life events, such as coming out, coping with self‑esteem issues, seeking more satisfying relationships, living with HIV, addressing substance use or other addictive behaviors, coping with depression and anxiety, grieving a loss, recovering from violence, and living with major mental illness. You will also acquire and hone clinical knowledge and skills in providing transgender and gender‑affirming care.

We have expanded access to all Behavioral Health services by offering both telehealth and office‑based care. To best serve our clients, this position requires a minimum of two days of on‑site work per week.

Remote Client Care Requirements

• Reliable internet connectivity with a minimum of 25 Mbps per household member.
• Consistent access to a quiet, private area (room or office) for conducting private telehealth client care and communications free of interruptions.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Licensure: LCSW or LMHC (including those who have passed their LMHC exam but have not completed all required supervision hours).
• Previous outpatient therapy experience.
• Proficiency in mental health assessment and evaluation.
• Proficiency in providing brief/short‑term treatment.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based treatment modalities and appreciation of their effectiveness.
• Ability to complete documentation in a timely manner and maintain up‑to‑date client care documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences, engaging constructively with colleagues, patients, clients, and vendors in a manner that reflects professionalism, empathy, and cultural awareness, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristics as defined by applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

• LICSW.
• Experience with LGBTQ issues, HIV, and trauma.
• Experience with substance use disorders, short‑term interventions, and group work.
• Experience with couples treatment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be an effective team member.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to multitask.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 3 + weeks of vacation, 9 sick days, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Comprehensive and low‑cost health and dental insurance (100 % employer contribution) through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Base salary + incentive bonus.
• License fee reimbursement.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Educational opportunities through The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center.
• CEU training opportunities.
• Supervision, tuition reimbursement, in‑service training, and professional development support.
• Employee wellness program.

Union Information

This is a union position in a Fenway Health bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.

Salary

$60,000 - $72,000 per year

Call for Diverse Applicants

LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.