Primary Therapist | Needham, MA
Atlantic Health Strategies•Needham, MA
•$65,000 - $70,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Greater Boston Addiction Center (GBAC), located in Needham, Massachusetts, provides clinical treatment services for individuals in recovery. GBAC is seeking a Primary Therapist to join its Clinical team. This full-time role provides individual and group therapy across outpatient, PHP, and IOP levels of care. The position follows a days schedule and includes one remote workday per week. It is suited to master's-level clinicians who are license-eligible and working toward independent licensure; clinical supervision is available.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Licensure is not required; candidates who are license-eligible and pursuing an LADC, LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW track are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, including experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and rapport-building skills with diverse patient populations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple cases.
- Cultural competency and ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds.
- Flexibility and a team-oriented mindset in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards such as DPH, BSAS, and Joint Commission.
- EMDR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group therapy in an outpatient, PHP, or IOP setting.
- Complete thorough clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate structured and engaging group therapy sessions across levels of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Ensure compliance with confidentiality regulations and HIPAA standards.
- Manage crisis situations and de-escalation to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including coordinating with families and external providers.
- Support relapse prevention strategies and recovery-oriented care planning.
- Manage an assigned caseload with strong organization and follow-through.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical insurance stipend.
- Additional opportunities to facilitate evening groups for additional pay.
- Clinical supervision is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
