Clinical Therapist Jobs in Massachusetts
Clinical Therapist jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in behavioral health systems, community mental health centers, hospital-based outpatient programs, and academic medical settings, with openings at every level from new graduate through senior clinician. The busiest hiring markets are Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where large employers such as McLean Hospital, UMass Memorial Health, and Mass General Brigham maintain ongoing clinical therapist needs. The most in-demand specialties include trauma-focused therapy, substance use disorder treatment, and child and adolescent behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Department in a key clinical leadership role as an Inpatient Clinical Specialist.
The Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical leader and mentor, supporting the professional growth and ongoing competency development of occupational therapy staff while advancing evidence-based practice across a diverse range of inpatient service lines. This role collaborates closely with departmental and organizational leaders on clinical, operational, and strategic initiatives that support excellence in patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing mentorship, coaching, and clinical consultation to occupational therapy staff
- Facilitating orientation and onboarding of new clinicians
- Supporting the development and maintenance of clinical competencies and professional growth plans
- Leading and contributing to evidence-based practice initiatives and program development
- Representing Occupational Therapy on departmental, service line, and hospital-wide committees and projects
- Maintaining a reduced clinical caseload to support direct patient care and clinical expertise
This position offers opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, organizational initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and occupational therapy research.
Our team of 29 occupational therapists provides specialized care across a broad range of practice areas, including:
- Medical, Oncology, Cardiology, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurology, Burns, Pediatrics and Mental Health
Summary
An advanced practice therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in the rehab area of their discipline. Acts as a clinical resource with advanced level competencies. Develops and implements advanced level, rehabilitative programs. Therapy treatments in accordance with Standards of Practice, applicable state licensure regulations, and departmental and hospital policies, to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- Plans, directs, implements and evaluates patient care
- Competent to treat adolescents through elderly in area of specialization; specified specialist competent to treat pediatrics and neonate
- Screens and prioritizes new consults within geographical area for team
- Delegates care and directs Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Therapy Students
- Assesses clinical skill and competence in new staff and other staff as required and implements educational activities
- Provides clinical orientation to staff and updates and maintains clinical orientation manuals
- Contributes to changes in therapy theory and practice
- Develops and disseminates criteria that promote clinical competency.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Related Field of Study required or Doctorate Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Occupational Therapist [State License] - Required
Experience
OT in Healthcare experience 5-7 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of broad range of diagnoses/impairments in content area for individuals requiring therapy intervention.
- Advanced knowledge of supervisory skills, teaching, and evaluation of staff.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Department in a key clinical leadership role as an Inpatient Clinical Specialist.
The Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical leader and mentor, supporting the professional growth and ongoing competency development of occupational therapy staff while advancing evidence-based practice across a diverse range of inpatient service lines. This role collaborates closely with departmental and organizational leaders on clinical, operational, and strategic initiatives that support excellence in patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing mentorship, coaching, and clinical consultation to occupational therapy staff
- Facilitating orientation and onboarding of new clinicians
- Supporting the development and maintenance of clinical competencies and professional growth plans
- Leading and contributing to evidence-based practice initiatives and program development
- Representing Occupational Therapy on departmental, service line, and hospital-wide committees and projects
- Maintaining a reduced clinical caseload to support direct patient care and clinical expertise
This position offers opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, organizational initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and occupational therapy research.
Our team of 29 occupational therapists provides specialized care across a broad range of practice areas, including:
- Medical, Oncology, Cardiology, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurology, Burns, Pediatrics and Mental Health
Summary
An advanced practice therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in the rehab area of their discipline. Acts as a clinical resource with advanced level competencies. Develops and implements advanced level, rehabilitative programs. Therapy treatments in accordance with Standards of Practice, applicable state licensure regulations, and departmental and hospital policies, to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- Plans, directs, implements and evaluates patient care
- Competent to treat adolescents through elderly in area of specialization; specified specialist competent to treat pediatrics and neonate
- Screens and prioritizes new consults within geographical area for team
- Delegates care and directs Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Therapy Students
- Assesses clinical skill and competence in new staff and other staff as required and implements educational activities
- Provides clinical orientation to staff and updates and maintains clinical orientation manuals
- Contributes to changes in therapy theory and practice
- Develops and disseminates criteria that promote clinical competency.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Related Field of Study required or Doctorate Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Occupational Therapist [State License] - Required
Experience
OT in Healthcare experience 5-7 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of broad range of diagnoses/impairments in content area for individuals requiring therapy intervention.
- Advanced knowledge of supervisory skills, teaching, and evaluation of staff.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical therapist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Commitment to culturally responsive care and evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Clinical Therapist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical therapist in Massachusetts?
To become a licensed clinical therapist in Massachusetts, you need a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology, followed by supervised post-graduate clinical hours. The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers oversees the LICSW, while the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions oversees the LMHC. After completing supervised hours and passing the required national clinical exam, you apply to the relevant board for full licensure before practicing independently.
Which companies hire clinical therapists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring clinical therapists in Massachusetts right now include Guidelight Health, Optum, and FYZICAL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense network of academic medical centers, community health centers, and integrated behavioral health systems means clinical therapist openings are spread across both large institutions and smaller specialty practices throughout the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most clinical therapist jobs?
Boston, Massachusetts, and Quincy have the most clinical therapist openings in Massachusetts. Boston leads because of its concentration of academic medical centers, hospital systems, and community mental health organizations, while Worcester and Springfield support strong regional behavioral health networks anchored by health systems like UMass Memorial and Mercy Medical that draw consistent clinical staffing needs across their surrounding communities.
Are there remote clinical therapist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than many clinical fields. About 78% of clinical therapist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting widespread adoption of telehealth platforms across outpatient and private-practice settings. Therapy modalities that do not require in-person assessment or crisis intervention, such as ongoing individual counseling and care management, are most commonly offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a clinical therapist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for clinician roles at Massachusetts community mental health centers or community health centers, which regularly hire master's-level candidates who are still accumulating supervised hours toward licensure. Organizations such as Vinfen, Advocates, and Community Healthlink offer associate clinician or counselor positions designed for pre-licensed staff. Completing a practicum or internship at a Massachusetts site, then converting to a staff role, is the most common bridge. Candidates who hold a Limited License (LMHC-Limited) issued by the Massachusetts board gain a meaningful credential edge during this phase.
Where can I find and apply to clinical therapist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to clinical therapist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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