Recovery Centers of America·Danvers, Massachusetts
The Primary Therapist assesses clients' mental health and substance use to develop individualized treatment plans. They provide counseling to clients and families while collaborating with clinical teams to support lasting recovery.
Pay Range: $78,000-$89,440
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 40 hrs/week
Join a Mission-Driven Team at Recovery Centers of America (RCA) At RCA, we are dedicated to saving lives through evidence-based, compassionate addiction treatment. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Therapist to join our clinical team in Danvers, MA. Whether you're focused on family or primary therapy, your work will be critical in helping our clients build the tools they need for lasting recovery.
As a Therapist at RCA, you’ll play a key role in guiding clients through their recovery journey. Using person-centered and evidence-based practices, you will:
· Assess clients’ mental and physical health, substance use, and readiness for treatment
· Collaborate with clients to develop individualized treatment goals and plans
· Provide education and counseling to clients and their families
· Help clients build coping strategies and develop healthy behaviors
· Identify and address behaviors that may interfere with recovery
· Refer clients to appropriate external services (e.g., support groups, job placement)
· Educate families on addiction and recovery strategies
· Participate in community outreach when needed
· Work closely with the Care Coordination and Clinical teams
· Perform other clinical duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For: · Master's degree in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field
· At least 1 year of supervised experience in substance use disorder counseling
MHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, Ph.D. in Psychology
· 1-3 years of experience working with culturally diverse populations in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
· Experience working with dual-diagnosis patients is a plus
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Drug addiction treatment works, and substance abuse recovery is possible. The tens of thousands of happy, healthy individuals who began their journeys at Recovery Centers of America are the living proof.
Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Apply today and help us save lives, one person at a time.
A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.
Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Requires a Master's degree in a clinical field and at least one year of supervised experience in substance use disorder counseling. Preferred candidates hold licenses such as LMHC, LCSW, or a PhD in Psychology.
Market context
In Massachusetts, primary therapist openings often draw candidates with graduate training and clinical licensure, especially where employers serve high-need behavioral health settings. This role is competitive because the listed requirements combine a master’s degree or relevant bachelor’s-plus-experience path with preferred credentials such as LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or a Ph.D., plus strong communication and organization. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then tailor your application to match the licensure and experience pathway named in the posting.