Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Sevita • Worcester, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a licensed or license-eligible Mental Health Counselor who wants to provide trauma-informed mental health services to youth in foster care and their supporting families. The position involves delivering home- and community-based counseling services focused on emotional healing, placement stability, and long-term family success. The counselor will partner with foster families, biological families, child welfare agencies, and internal care teams to support youth through complex life transitions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Licensed or license-eligible (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, biopsychosocial assessments, and 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: $68,000–$75,000
• Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting foster youth and families
• Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Benefits package (health, PTO, holidays, CE support, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level