Master's Level Primary Therapist
Atlantic Health Strategies·Walpole, Massachusetts
Atlantic Health Strategies·Walpole, Massachusetts
The therapist will manage an individual caseload, conducting assessments and providing evidence-based therapy for mental health and substance use. They are responsible for coordinating care, implementing crisis strategies, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation.
Master's Level Primary Therapist | Dorchester, Massachusetts
About the Organization
Mass Bay Behavioral Health is a community-based outpatient provider offering compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment to adolescents and adults across Massachusetts. Their integrated team of clinicians, prescribers, and recovery specialists is committed to meeting clients where they are and supporting them on the path to lasting wellness. Mass Bay prides itself on a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where clinicians can focus on meaningful work within a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
Mass Bay Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated and clinically grounded Master's Level Primary Therapist to join their outpatient team in Dorchester, MA. This is a full-time hybrid role centered on carrying an individual caseload and delivering comprehensive mental health and substance use services to clients and their families. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical skills across assessment, treatment planning, and direct therapy, along with a genuine commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care. This is a meaningful opportunity to serve as the clinical anchor for your clients through every stage of their treatment journey.
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and intake interviews using ICD-10 coding to develop personalized, person-centered treatment plans Provide individual, family, and ad-hoc group therapy using evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, Seeking Safety, and relapse prevention models Serve as the primary clinical contact for an assigned caseload, monitoring progress, updating treatment plans, and coordinating discharge and aftercare planning Implement crisis intervention strategies including safety planning and coordination with higher levels of care when clinically indicated Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including prescribers, group facilitators, case managers, and outside referral sources Maintain accurate, HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation in the Kipu EMR, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge paperwork, in adherence with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Massachusetts state regulations Deliver remote therapy sessions via secure telehealth platforms to support continuity of care and client accessibility Participate in weekly clinical supervision, team case conferences, and program development initiatives
Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related clinical field from an accredited institution Active Massachusetts license or license-eligible status: LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, or LMFT Demonstrated experience in psychotherapy modalities including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches Familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT coding and behavioral health medical terminology Strong crisis management skills and experience with crisis intervention and safety planning across diverse populations Excellent clinical writing and communication skills Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 Proficiency with telehealth platforms and electronic medical records; experience with Kipu EMR a plus
Independent licensure (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT) and/or LADC I credentialing Experience with co-occurring disorders, trauma/PTSD, grief, and substance use populations Training in Matrix Model, Seeking Safety, or trauma-focused CBT Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, or Mandarin
Schedule and Compensation Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; some evening hours required; hybrid Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Benefits: Health Insurance Paid time off
Equal Employment Opportunity Mass Bay Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including those with personal experience of recovery. This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Mass Bay Behavioral Health in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
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