Mental Health Clinician Jobs in Massachusetts

Mental Health Clinician jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where major systems like Mass General Brigham, McLean Hospital, and UMass Memorial Health maintain large behavioral health programs and hire across experience levels from licensed-eligible candidates to senior clinicians. The most in-demand specialties are community mental health, substance use treatment, and child and adolescent services. Massachusetts is one of the most active markets in the country for this role, with robust demand across hospital systems, community health centers, and outpatient practices. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerHandel Behavioral Health
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring32
Work type58% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Mental Health Therapist (Pre-Licensed Clinician)
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Mental Health Therapist (Pre-Licensed Clinician)
MisterHealth LLC
Boston, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$50 - $60/hr
Hybrid
Master of Counseling
11-50

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Mental Health Clinician, SSG Fox SPGP
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Mental Health Clinician, SSG Fox SPGP
New England Center and Home for Veterans
Boston, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$70k - $75k/yr
Master's degree in social work
51-200

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Private Practice Mental Health Clinician
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Private Practice Mental Health Clinician
Luminary Counseling
Acton, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$69k - $127k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in social work

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Mental Health Clinician
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Mental Health Clinician
Commonwealth Mental Health And Wellness Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$40 - $49/hr
Hybrid
Master's degree in social work

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Part-time Fee-for-Service Mental Health Clinician
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Part-time Fee-for-Service Mental Health Clinician
Ascend Mind Behavioral Healthcare Solutions
Norton, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$38 - $48/hr
Hybrid
Master's degree in social work

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Mental Health Clinician Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
7 jobs
Plymouth
4 jobs
Westfield
3 jobs
Amherst
2 jobs
Dorchester
2 jobs
South Easton
2 jobs
Acton
1 job
Agawam
1 job
Bourne
1 job

Mental Health Clinician Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Handel Behavioral Health4 open roles
Correctional Psychiatric Services4 open roles
Vinfen3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in mental health clinician jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active Massachusetts LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT license or license-eligible status required
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field
  • Experience providing direct clinical services including individual and group therapy
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Meditech
  • Ability to complete diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Experience working with populations affected by substance use, trauma, or serious mental illness

Mental Health Clinician Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a mental health clinician in Massachusetts?

Becoming a mental health clinician in Massachusetts requires a master's degree in a clinical field such as social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy, followed by supervised post-graduate hours and a licensing exam administered through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers or the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions. The specific license you pursue, whether LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT, depends on your graduate degree and intended practice area.

Which companies hire mental health clinicians in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring mental health clinicians in Massachusetts right now include Handel Behavioral Health, Correctional Psychiatric Services, and Vinfen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts also has a strong community health center network, and federally qualified health centers across the state are consistent sources of full-time clinician openings.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most mental health clinician jobs?

Boston, Plymouth, and Westfield have the most mental health clinician openings in Massachusetts. Boston dominates due to the concentration of academic medical centers and large behavioral health systems, while Worcester and Springfield reflect strong regional demand from community health centers, state-funded programs, and hospital-based outpatient practices that anchor mental health services in Central and Western Massachusetts.

Are there remote mental health clinician jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth has become a lasting part of outpatient behavioral health practice in Massachusetts. About 63% of mental health clinician openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broad payer acceptance of telehealth visits. Individual therapy, medication management support, and care coordination roles are the most likely to offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements.

How can I get hired as a mental health clinician in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a license-eligible position at a Massachusetts community mental health center or a hospital-based outpatient program, where supervision toward full licensure is built into the role. Mass General Brigham and UMass Memorial Health run structured post-master's training programs that support candidates accumulating supervised hours. Candidates with a completed master's internship at a Massachusetts site, a strong practicum record, or experience in adjacent roles such as case manager, mental health specialist, or crisis counselor consistently move into clinician positions more quickly than those without that local grounding.

Where can I find and apply to mental health clinician jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to mental health clinician jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search for roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.

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