What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Therapist position at Overstory Health?
About Overstory Health
Overstory Health is a newly launched startup building world-class, patient-centric Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for individuals with high-acuity mental health needs. Our mission is to make compassionate, connected behavioral healthcare more accessible when people need it most. With a clinical model validated by McLean Hospital, we provide comprehensive psychiatric, therapeutic, and community reintegration services that help individuals achieve stability, connection, and confidence both during and after the program. As a growing organization, we offer an exciting opportunity to shape our care model, contribute to our mission, and grow your career as we expand.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Lead Therapist (LICSW, LMHC or LMFT) to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to delivering exceptional care and supporting our mission to improve mental health outcomes. You will play a key role in assessing patients, delivering therapy, and supporting both individuals and groups to help them achieve their goals. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Patients report improved well-being and increased confidence in managing their mental health.
Effective collaboration across teams leads to seamless care coordination and high patient satisfaction.
Consistent achievement of performance goals, including quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Active licensure as a licensed therapist (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT) in Massachusetts.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience in higher levels of care (PHP/IOP, inpatient, psychiatric emergency rooms, or residential settings preferred; PCP IBH or FQHC settings considered).
Experience delivering both individual and group therapy, with confidence using evidence-based practices such as DBT, CBT, and ACT.
Proficiency in Google applications and willingness to learn department-specific software (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Electronic Health Record systems).
Why Join Overstory Health?
Overstory Health is a newly launched startup building world-class, patient-centric Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for individuals with high-acuity mental health needs. Our mission is to make compassionate, connected behavioral healthcare more accessible when people need it most. With a clinical model validated by McLean Hospital, we provide comprehensive psychiatric, therapeutic, and community reintegration services that help individuals achieve stability, connection, and confidence both during and after the program. As a growing organization, we offer an exciting opportunity to shape our care model, contribute to our mission, and grow your career as we expand.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Lead Therapist (LICSW, LMHC or LMFT) to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to delivering exceptional care and supporting our mission to improve mental health outcomes. You will play a key role in assessing patients, delivering therapy, and supporting both individuals and groups to help them achieve their goals. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Focus on Outcomes: Deliver both individual and group therapy using evidence-based, measurement-informed practices that support long-term mental health.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with clinicians, case managers, and external providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Conduct clinical assessments, maintain accurate and timely documentation, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and all relevant regulations.
Patients report improved well-being and increased confidence in managing their mental health.
Effective collaboration across teams leads to seamless care coordination and high patient satisfaction.
Consistent achievement of performance goals, including quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Active licensure as a licensed therapist (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT) in Massachusetts.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience in higher levels of care (PHP/IOP, inpatient, psychiatric emergency rooms, or residential settings preferred; PCP IBH or FQHC settings considered).
Experience delivering both individual and group therapy, with confidence using evidence-based practices such as DBT, CBT, and ACT.
Proficiency in Google applications and willingness to learn department-specific software (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Electronic Health Record systems).
Why Join Overstory Health?
- Make a Meaningful Impact: Help transform the future of behavioral healthcare.
- Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside dedicated professionals passionate about improving mental health.
- Grow with Us: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement as we expand our services.
- 100K base salary and performance incentives
- Flexible time off policy (FTO)
- Medical malpractice insurance for full-time employees
- Comprehensive health insurance with no waiting period (medical, dental, vision)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% of income
- Continuing education and license renewal reimbursements
- Supplemental benefits