Hourly FFS - Outpatient Therapist
About The Position
NFS is hiring Outpatient Therapists to provide behavioral health services at one of five Massachusetts office locations: North Andover, Dorchester, Fall River, Worcester, or West Springfield. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to help them access their strengths and reach their potential through individual, couples, family, and/or group psychotherapy. The role offers full-time salaried or hourly fee-for-service arrangements. Fee-for-service clinicians can choose a schedule of approximately 5 to 30 hours per week, with flexible days and afternoon or evening availability preferred; weekends are available. All clinicians are W-2 employees, and the organization does not offer 1099 contractor arrangements. Full-time clinicians receive a guaranteed salary even when clients cancel. Compensation for fee-for-service work ranges by qualifications and experience: $45 per hour at the master’s level; $50–$55 per hour for master’s-level clinicians with an initial license or additional language capacity; $55–$60 per hour for clinicians with an initial license and additional language capacity or a high level of experience; and $65–$70 per hour for independently licensed clinicians. Premiums are offered for non-English language capacity, clinical specialties, and experience. On-site incentives are available based on the percentage of in-person work over a three-month period: $750 at 50%, $1,000 at 75%, and $1,250 at 90% or above. NFS provides supervision, professional development, free continuing education units, and licensure assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Obtain an independent clinical license within two years.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage one’s own schedule and conduct client outreach.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
- Access to a laptop or CPS, high-speed secure internet, and a phone.
Nice To Haves
- Current Massachusetts license is a plus.
- Afternoon and evening availability is a plus.
- Additional language capacity, clinical specialty experience, and substantial experience may qualify for premium rates.
- Availability to work on-site at one of the five Massachusetts office locations.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, couples, family, and/or group therapy.
- Conduct intake assessments and determine appropriate levels of care.
- Develop personalized treatment plans.
- Coordinate care with families, medical providers, and community partners.
- Maintain documentation in the electronic health record system.
- Participate in case consultations and team meetings as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support when necessary.
- Manage a schedule and conduct client outreach.
Benefits
- Supervision
- Professional development
- Free continuing education units (CEUs)
- Licensure assistance
- On-site performance incentives
- Guaranteed salary for full-time clinicians, including when clients cancel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
