Youth Behavioral Health Therapist – Crisis Counseling

ADP, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K plan

Disability insurance

Training programs

Job summary

Bridge Over Troubled Waters in Boston, MA seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide and coordinate substance use and mental health services for young people, including intake, assessments, counseling, and group planning under the Director of Clinical Services.

The role requires flexibility, strong documentation, and collaboration with families, schools, and outside agencies; weekly meetings, trainings, and data reporting are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience providing clinical services.
• Mental health licensure (LCSW, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC) preferred.
• Experience working with vulnerable youth and/or their families.
• Strong empathy, engagement and therapeutic relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake evaluations and provide counseling and crisis intervention.
• Deliver 20–30 hours of weekly direct client contact with young people.
• Create and facilitate group curricula tailored to young adults.
• Develop individualized service plans using CBT/DBT/CPT where appropriate.
• Coordinate referrals to substance use treatment and psychiatric services.
• Maintain timely documentation and quarterly case reviews.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and in-service trainings.
• Collect and report program data for HMIS and funders.

Skills

Clinical services

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Communication

Relationship-building

Interagency networking

Education

MSW or related field

Job description

Bridge Over Troubled Waters in Boston, MA seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide and coordinate substance use and mental health services for young people, including intake, assessments, counseling, and group planning under the Director of Clinical Services.

The role requires flexibility, strong documentation, and collaboration with families, schools, and outside agencies; weekly meetings, trainings, and data reporting are part of the job.