Full-Time

Psychotherapist 2

Posted on 8/3/2026

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.

201-500 employees

Community health center delivering comprehensive care

Compensation Overview

$65k - $80k/yr

+ 403(b) employer match

Worcester, MA, USA

Hybrid

Three days on-site and two days remote per week.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Education

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Requirements
  • A current active license to practice in Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or independent license eligible.
  • Bilingual proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese.
Responsibilities
  • Provide outpatient mental and behavioral health psychotherapy to Health Center patients.
  • Provide brief and longer-term psychotherapy, consultation, assessment, and evaluation to patients from pediatric through geriatric age groups.
  • Serve as a member of the clinical practice team and collaborate with other team members in providing patient care.
  • Coordinate care for individual patients and support patients and families in self-management through evidence-based approaches as part of a team-based approach to care.
  • Engage in health center projects aimed at specific patient population needs.
  • Maintain necessary paperwork and documentation as required by department and health center policies and protocols.
  • Provide consultation to medical providers and other health center programs regarding mental and behavioral health issues.
  • Provide patient advocacy, outreach, and education in the community as appropriate.
  • Adhere to all department protocols regarding patient care.
  • Perform other duties and work on special projects assigned by the supervisor, including attending requested department, center, and outside meetings or trainings.
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.

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Kennedy CHC provides primary care and related health services across Massachusetts, including multiple medical facilities, dental sites, and school clinics. It uses a medical home model where teams coordinate primary, urgent, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, pharmacy, and other services for patients—serving over 26,000 people. The center differentiates itself with community-based, accessible care, cultural respect, a broad site network, and a focus on being a reliable provider and a great workplace. Its goal is to help people live healthier lives by delivering high-quality, accessible care and removing financial barriers to care.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$60K

Headquarters

Worcester, Massachusetts

Founded

1972

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 RFPs show expansion into a new Worcester multi-use facility.
  • Kennedy CHC keeps hiring across departments, signaling ongoing service demand.
  • School-based clinics in Worcester and Framingham deepen referrals and patient retention.

What critics are saying

  • The 600 Lincoln Street project needs phased construction, delaying benefits until 2027.
  • Framingham boiler replacement at 354 Waverly Street signals aging infrastructure and capital strain.
  • Dependence on HRSA Section 330 funding creates existential exposure if federal grants tighten.

What makes Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. unique

  • Three Worcester-area sites plus Framingham and Milford create dense local primary-care coverage.
  • Its medical-home model bundles primary, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and school-based care.
  • 2025 teledermatology with Mass General Brigham cut waits to 18.5 hours.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

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