Clinical Therapist

About the Role

Mantra Mental Health Counseling is seeking a clinical therapist to provide in-person services at our Newton Centre location, as well as via telehealth. This is a fee-for-service, full-time (22-25 client sessions/week) position. We are currently looking to hire a therapist with experience working with adolescents and adults, who has worked directly with clients with eating disorders and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and who is able to offer client sessions at least two evenings (i.e. 4-7pm) per week.

Full-time clinicians receive Paid Time Off (PTO), paid supervision with an LMHC, monthly health + wellness stipend and an annual continuing education stipend.

About the Practice

Mantra Mental Health Counseling is a small, Massachusetts-based outpatient psychotherapy practice providing telehealth and in-person services in Newton, MA. Our clinicians see clients ages 14+, and our specialty areas include disordered eating, body image issues, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder, and trauma. We are passionate about providing strengths-based, weight-neutral, person-centered care, practicing acceptance and self-compassion, supporting identity development, and exploring the factors influencing each individual’s self-esteem.

We strive to be inclusive and support our staff to reach their full career potential, as well as focus on the importance of personal self-care, including maintaining a sustainable work/life balance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs on-site and/or telehealth clinical counseling services to clients of Mantra Mental Health Counseling in accordance with practice policies
• Plans and administers therapeutic treatment using evidenced-based approaches appropriate to each individual client and diagnosis
• Collaborates with a patient’s treatment team (i.e. PCP, prescriber, dietitian, school, etc.) as necessary
• Maintains accurate notes and documentation including but not limited to treatment plans, assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries; completes all documentation in a timely manner as outlined in company Operations Manual
• Responds to client emails, texts and phone calls within 48 business hours
• Attends and participates in required trainings and staff meetings
• Attends clinical supervision as scheduled with clinical supervisor
• Abides by HIPAA and all laws, rules, regulations, and code of ethics relevant to their degree and/or licensing board

Therapist Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
• Minimum of 1+ year post-master’s clinical experience
• Willingness to offer client sessions at least two evenings per week
• Experience working with eating disorders/disordered eating and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Experience working with adolescent clients
• Strong relationship-building capabilities utilizing a strengths-based, person-centered approach
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs
• Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure requirements within the field

Therapist Preferred Qualifications

• Meet all necessary state licensure (i.e. LICSW, LMHC, PsyD, PhD) requirements, and have an active, unrestricted Massachusetts license
• Experience treating trauma (particularly using Cognitive Processing Therapy [CPT]), or perinatal mental health disorders (PMADs)
• Clinical experience working in an outpatient setting

For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume to Erika Vargas, LMHC at: [email protected]

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!