Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Sevita • Lawrence, MA

20d

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides trauma-informed, home- and community-based mental health services to youth in foster care and the families who support them. The work focuses on emotional healing, placement stability, and long-term family success. The counselor partners with foster families, biological families, child welfare agencies, and internal care teams to support youth through complex life transitions. Services are delivered in homes, schools, and community settings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Licensed or license-eligible as an LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT, or equivalent.
• Experience or strong interest in foster care, child welfare, trauma, or family systems.
• Ability to work independently in the community and collaborate within a team.
• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to youth involved in the foster care system.
• Lead family-centered interventions that strengthen relationships and promote stability.
• Conduct intakes and biopsychosocial assessments, and complete ongoing clinical documentation.
• Respond to crises and provide on-call or scheduled crisis support as needed.
• Coordinate care and case management with DCF/child welfare, schools, and community providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to guide treatment planning.
• Deliver services in homes, schools, and community settings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $68,000–$75,000.
• Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting foster youth and families.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative clinical team.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Benefits package including health benefits, PTO, holidays, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time