Therapist

Outpatient therapist

Recovery Centers of America is expanding—and bringing a brand new outpatient facility to Worcester, MA. This is your opportunity to be part of something from the ground up.

We’re seeking passionate, full-time Primary Therapists who are ready to make a meaningful impact while helping shape a new program and support individuals on their recovery journey. In this role, you’ll join a mission-driven team dedicated to high-quality care in a growing, dynamic environment.

• Job Requirements
• Education - Master’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or another related human services field is required
• Experience – prior experience in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings is preferred
• Licensure – Massachusetts licensure as a LADC-I, LADC-II, LCSW LMHC or LICSW, is preferred but not required

• As a Primary Therapist, you will…
• Gather biopsychosocial data, including that related to clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Work collaboratively with clients to identify treatment goals and develop treatment plans
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families
• Guide and support clients in the development of adaptive skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction
• Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery and targeted strategies to address them
• Provide education to families about addiction, other disorders that frequently coexist and treatment-support options for their loved one and themselves
• Provide family therapy to support the client and loved one in improving communication, boundaries, and ongoing reinforcement of recovery
• Assess other functional, behavioral and life-skill needs that may impede recovery and make referral to appropriate supports. These may include, job placement services, educational services, intensive case management and support groups
• Work with clients to develop a comprehensive plan to guide next steps in recovery, including options for continuing care following discharge
• Facilitation of group, individual and family therapy session