Clinician - In-Home Therapy
Company : Seven Hills Foundation
Location : Southbridge, MA, 01550
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Overview
$31.25/hr
$5000 New Hire Sign-on Bonus; Additional $5000/yr for bilingual
Payment for this role is based on an hourly rate, not tied to a fee-for-service schedule.
We are seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our CBHI Home-Based Services team, providing high-quality clinical care to children, adolescents, and their families in their homes and communities. In this role, you will deliver individualized therapy, treatment planning, and case management services, working directly with clients to address mental health challenges and support their overall well-being. The clinician will collaborate with other team members to ensure services are effective, evidence-based, and in compliance with regulatory standards. This role also provides the opportunity to earn supervision hours for overall license eligibility.
Responsibilities
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- Provide home-based individual therapy, family therapy, and case management services to children, adolescents, and families.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on thorough clinical assessments.
- Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
- Ensure services are client-centered, evidence-based, and meet medical necessity criteria.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including Therapeutic Mentors, Therapeutic Training and Support (TT&S) staff, and In-Home Therapists (IHT), to provide comprehensive care.
- Adhere to confidentiality standards, HIPAA regulations, and ethical guidelines in all client interactions.
- Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
- Meet productivity expectations by maintaining a caseload, which may include evening hours.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field that qualifies you for licensure in Massachusetts (e.g., LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC).
- Active CANS certification required.
- Experience providing home-based or community-based mental health services preferred.
- Proficiency in clinical assessments, treatment planning, and case management.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes.
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Frequently asked questions
Southbridge's growing focus on community-based mental health has increased demand for in-home therapy clinicians. However, with a limited pool of qualified professionals holding Massachusetts licenses and CANS certification, competition remains moderate, offering good opportunities for clinicians specializing in pediatric and adolescent behavioral health services.
Clinicians in Southbridge often navigate rural and semi-urban zones, requiring reliable transportation and flexible scheduling to reach diverse client homes. Weather conditions and scattered appointments can impact travel time, so having a valid driver’s license and efficient route planning is essential to maintain productivity and meet caseload expectations.
Success hinges on expertise in trauma-informed care, comprehensive clinical assessments, and personalized treatment planning. Strong documentation practices combined with crisis intervention capabilities and proficiency in family therapy set home-based clinicians apart, allowing them to deliver effective, evidence-based care within diverse home environments.
This role offers valuable supervision hours vital for attaining or renewing licenses like LCSW or LMHC in Massachusetts. The in-home setting exposes clinicians to varied cases, enriching their clinical experience while fulfilling state compliance for licensure eligibility through structured supervision and team collaboration.
Typical duties include conducting individualized therapy sessions, crafting tailored treatment plans, performing risk and safety assessments, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Documenting sessions in electronic health records and providing crisis intervention when necessary are also integral parts of maintaining client-centered care.
Seven Hills Foundation enhances clinician roles with a $5,000 new hire sign-on bonus and an additional $5,000 annually for bilingual professionals. Their emphasis on professional development and clinical supervision fosters career growth within a supportive, community-oriented environment.
Known for its collaborative approach, Seven Hills Foundation encourages integration across therapeutic mentors and support staff, cultivating a team-driven atmosphere. This culture supports clinicians through ongoing training and shared best practices, ultimately enriching client outcomes in home-based therapy.
The position offers $31.25 per hour, a competitive rate aligned with Massachusetts standards for home health therapy roles. Compared to neighboring areas, this wage reflects the specialized skills required for in-home behavioral health services and includes incentives like sign-on bonuses, making it attractive within the regional market.
Bilingual clinicians receive an additional $5,000 annually, highlighting the value placed on language skills to serve diverse communities effectively. While not mandatory, proficiency in multiple languages significantly enhances client engagement and broadens service accessibility.
A common misunderstanding is that in-home therapy is less structured or less professional. In reality, it demands rigorous documentation, adherence to HIPAA, and personalized care plans, often requiring clinicians to adapt dynamically while maintaining high standards of evidence-based treatment in varied environments.