Mental Health Therapist, 1099 - Massachusetts, New Bedford Area

Octave is a modern behavioral health practice creating a new standard for care delivery that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in multiple states, the company offers evidence-based individual, couples, and family therapy, while pioneering relationships with payers to make care more affordable through insurance. By raising the bar on how care is delivered and how providers are supported, we are building a sustainable system that values equity, affordability, and effectiveness.

About the Role

Octave is hiring Licensed Clinicians to work within an organizational structure to provide high-quality behavioral health care to our clients. Clinicians will join a diverse clinical team in providing therapy in a collaborative, client-centered, evolving environment. You will treat adult clients with stress, depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns via video, using short-term, evidence-based therapies.

• Demonstrate strong clinical service thinking, informed by evidence-informed therapies.
• Drive quality access and customize mental health treatment plans and service delivery.
• Provide culturally responsive and culturally competent care.
• Deliver feedback-informed care using standardized measures.

You are a good fit if you are:

• Passionate about expanding access to high-quality mental health care.
• Skilled at providing short-term, evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, DBT) to a diverse range of adult clients.
• Adept at building and maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance.
• Open to learning from colleagues and clients.
• Someone who thrives in a culture of thoughtful feedback and transparency.

Requirements

• LMFT, LMHC, LICSW, or PsyD license in Massachusetts.
• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling.
• Licensed and in good standing with your governing licensing board.
• Preferred: 1 year of related post-license clinical experience (2+ years preferred).
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • CBT for depression or anxiety
  • DBT for emotion dysregulation
  • Unified Protocol for emotional distress
  • CPT or PE for trauma

Company Values

• We’re human beings first. We operate with empathy and kindness – with our clients, collaborators, and ourselves.
• People deserve better than status quo. We tackle intractable problems, ask big questions, and craft big solutions.
• No bystanders. No stars. No tourists. Each person is selected to contribute expertise, share ideas, and help improve the company.
• Partnership paves the path ahead. We collaborate internally and externally to transform the system.
• Quality is crucial at scale. We refuse to sacrifice quality as we grow.
• Progress is a process. We iterate, reflect, learn, and adjust to leave things better than we found them.
• There are people behind every data point. We understand impacts at the individual level.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent communication via virtual meeting applications (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet).
• Ability to observe and communicate information using a company-provided laptop.
• Occasional movement of up to 10 pounds.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• All clinical sessions must be conducted while physically located in the U.S.

System Requirements

• Mac OS (Ventura or later) or Windows OS (10/11).
• Computers kept up with the most recent security updates.
• An unmanaged device (not provided by another company/organization).
• iOS, Android, or ChromeOS are not supported as primary devices.

Pay

The expected salary range for this role depends on licensure and work setting:

• In-Person Rates:
  • $83–$133/hour for master’s-level license.
  • $93–$143/hour for doctoral-level license.
• Virtual Rates:
  • $80–$130/hour for master’s-level license.
  • $90–$140/hour for doctoral-level license.