Behavioral Therapist (Boston)

Join our Boston, MA team!

Behavioral Health Clinician | Salary : $65,000$80,000

Requirements to apply

Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

LMHC or LICSW (Massachusetts license)

Fluent in Haitian Creole or Spanish

Experience providing 1 : 1 counseling within the community

Strong experience working with diverse community populations

Make a meaningful impact in integrated behavioral health and diabetes care.

Full-time Behavioral Health Clinician role supporting patients through the MGB Diabetes Initiative with a mission-driven focus on equity and whole-person wellness.

Job Overview

Were seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Clinician to join the MGB Diabetes Initiative, providing integrated behavioral health support to patients with or at high risk for cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. In this role, you'll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to address behavioral health needs, support patient self-management goals, and advance health equity. The ideal candidate is compassionate, mission-oriented, skilled in both individual and group behavioral health care, and thrives in community-facing work.

Responsibilities / Clinical Duties

Assess and address behavioral health needs for patients with cardiometabolic conditions

Respond to referrals and proactively engage high-risk patients

Facilitate patient-centered care plans for chronic condition management

Participate in community programs and events (occasionally off-hours)

Provide care both virtually and in-person (hybrid schedule)

Conduct psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, diagnosis, and short-term treatment plans

Adhere to trauma-informed, evidence-based care practices

Present cases in team meetings and communicate recommendations

Monitor patient outcomes using validated tools (e.g. PHQ-9)

Facilitate group sessions and behavioral health education

Lead behavioral health group visits & provide individual therapy

Other Responsibilities

Attend IBH / Psychiatry meetings and training opportunities

Participate in program huddles and collaborative planning

Partner with community teams to develop nutrition and economic mobility programming

Maintain licensure and continuing education

Follow confidentiality, safety, infection control, and documentation standards

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule with telemedicine capability

Opportunities for professional development & CEU support

Collaborative multidisciplinary team culture

Mission-driven work improving health equity

Other Perks

Community-focused clinical exposure

Leadership & program development opportunities

Opportunity to support groundbreaking equity-driven work

Where?

Located in Boston, MAhome to rich culture, vibrant neighborhoods, world-class healthcare, and endless opportunities for community engagement and professional growth. The area offers academic energy, diverse populations, and access to public transit, food, arts, and coastal New England living.

Who are we?

We are a mission-focused healthcare initiative dedicated to advancing health equity, expanding access, and improving the well-being of individuals within the community. Through collaborative clinical care, innovation, and patient-centered support, we work to reduce disparities and empower individuals to take control of their health.