Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) (In-person)

Worcester, MA Until 8/22/2026 First posted January 27, 2026 Last posted January 27, 2026
Job description

Become the mental health counselor you aimed to be and dedicate yourself to meaningful work with the patients you treat. Join MTC Care as a social worker and make a true difference in people’s lives each and every day. This is a unique opportunity for a patient-first focused role with no administrative burden and tasks. Your contributions will be invaluable to under-resourced care teams, who will deeply appreciate your experience and guidance. You will gain an established caseload and enjoy a generous compensation package with strong earning potential. Additionally, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, and a dedicated support staff invested in you and your patients’ success.

 

What You'll Do

  • Serve as a seasoned social work consultant in long-term care facilities
  • Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions
  • Complete mood and symptom-based screenings
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for adults and/or seniors
  • Provide in-service education
  • Collaborate with facility staff and consult with interdisciplinary teams
  • Maintain accurate, compliant documentation

 

What We Offer

  • Top 1% in compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Access to additional support services via company-provided Employee Assistance Program
  • Social worker-lead professional support group to build camaraderie and enhance clinical acumen
  • Continuing education stipend
  • Clinical supervision
  • Access to a robust clinical support team
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • No administrative burden
  • Comprehensive training and onboarding
  • Patient-first culture

 

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the ability to practice and bill independently
  • Active license to practice in State(s) where MTC Care operates
  • Significant experience in treating adult and/or senior patient population, particularly with patients exhibiting severe persistent mental illness
  • Strong communication skills and cultural humility

 

*Salaries starting at $90K+ bonus for Full-time 40hrs/wk* 

 

About Us

MTC Care is the industry leader in providing exceptional behavioral health services to patients residing in skilled nursing and assisted living communities. Our commitment to delivering top-notch behavioral health services reflects a deep understanding of the challenges faced by aging residents. Our clinical team includes trained psychiatry and psychology providers with a focus on tailored interventions to ensure quality of life for patients, a supportive environment that promotes mental well-being, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliance with regulatory organizations.

 

MTC Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

About this role

Summary

Provide psychotherapy, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with care teams in long-term care.

Job title

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Experience level

significant experience

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Worcester, MA; in-person work only

Salary

$90k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Master's Degree in social worklicensed mental health counseloractive license in operating statesexperience with adult and senior mental health

Preferred skills

cultural humilitycommunication skills

Specializations

psychotherapymental healthadultsseniors
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Worcester, MA, USA

On-site City