Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Mentor South Bay   , provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we've provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Foster Care & Family Support

Salary: $68,000-$75,000

Are you a licensed or license-eligible Mental Health Counselor who wants your work to truly matter? Join a mission-driven team providing trauma-informed mental health services to youth in foster care and the families who support them.

In this role, you'll deliver home- and community-based counseling services focused on emotional healing, placement stability, and long-term family success. You'll partner closely with foster families, biological families, child welfare agencies, and internal care teams to support youth through complex life transitions.

What You'll Do
Provide individual, family, and group counseling to youth involved in the foster care system
Lead family-centered interventions that strengthen relationships and promote stability
Conduct intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and ongoing clinical documentation
Respond to crises and provide on-call or scheduled crisis support as needed
Coordinate care and case management with DCF/child welfare, schools, and community providers
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to guide treatment planning
Deliver services in homes, schools, and community settings
What We're Looking For
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
Licensed or license-eligible (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT or equivalent)
Experience or strong interest in foster care, child welfare, trauma, or family systems
Ability to work independently in the community and collaborate within a team
Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills

What We Offer
Competitive salary:  $68,000-$75,000
Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting foster youth and families
Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical team
Ongoing training and professional development
Benefits package (health, PTO, holidays, CE support, etc.)

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Mentor South Bay's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.