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Recovery Counselor

MASSACHUSETTS DETOX CENTERS·Wilmington, Massachusetts

$25 - $25/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 20 days ago
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Recovery Counselor · $25 - $25/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +1% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Wilmington, Massachusetts ($24.25/hr)
  • 26 similar openings in the Wilmington area · median $24.25/hr
$16.25/hr · p10p90 · $65.00/hr
this role: $24.50/hrmedian $24.25/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Wilmington, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 1% above the Wilmington, Massachusetts median for behavioral health roles.

The Recovery Counselor provides direct clinical support and guidance to patients within a detox facility to promote engagement and continuity of care. They are responsible for facilitating group sessions, completing patient assessments, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe therapeutic environment.

Come work for the best team on the north shore at 48 bed detox facility

Thinking about taking your experience in Substance Use and Addiction to a new level?

Mayflower Recovery is a premier detox facility in the Greater Boston area, is seeking full-time Recovery Counselors and you may be a great candidate.

This is a terrific entry level opportunity for those who have an interest in counseling and case management.

We offer our full-time employees a generous benefits package including company paid health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus paid time off.

This position is 40 hours Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 6:30 pm

Vets have unique skills and experiences; come join our team! Read about our facility at https://mayflowerrecovery.com/about-us/ and our job description below.

Overview

The Recovery Counselor provides support to enhance the quality of patient care by working directly with the patients in a treatment setting and collaboratively as a member of the program’s multi-disciplinary team. The Recovery Counselor is responsible for collaborating with the CSS clinical team with direct clinical patient care by providing support and guidance to patients to promote engagement and continuity of care. Working in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, the Recovery Counselor will help provide a safe and therapeutic treatment experience for the patients served.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Provides direct support to patients by providing 1-to-1 support sessions and/or facilitates groups as scheduled/assigned.
  • Completes patient assessments assigned daily within specified timelines and ensures quality of documentation.
  • Engages patients by conducting recovery-oriented activities as scheduled
  • Supports the community to intervene with treatment engagement; works to de-escalate treatment barriers
  • Facilitates patient engagement and re-engagement sessions as needed
  • Participates in AA blocking as per Clinical and Primary Therapists guidance
  • Provides direct support to patients to help encourage, engage, plan, and complete continuity of care plans while collaborating with patient’s treatment team
  • Supports the clinical/case management team as directed by the Clinical Supervisor/ Clinical Coordinator

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in substance use treatment and a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree in behavioral health science and LADC or CADC certification are highly preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Counseling
  • De-escalation
  • Customer service
  • Treatment planning
  • Clinical support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient assessment
  • Case management
  • Substance use treatment
  • Patient supervision

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $25/hr
Location
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

MASSACHUSETTS DETOX CENTERS

Mayflower Detox, has been open since November 2021, it is the premier, in-patient addiction treatment facility North of Boston. We provide a safe, comfortable and compassionate environment for addiction treatment and recovery from our state of the art facility in Wilmington, MA

IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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  • Documents all patient interaction into the record for continuity of care appropriately and timely
  • Maintains confidentiality and uses appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of protected health information at all times
  • Responsible for visitation hours and patient supervision during working hours
  • Provides support to the Recovery Support Specialists as needed to ensure effective community management (ex. patient monitoring, smoke breaks, etc.)
  • Driving duties related to patient care may apply when needed
  • Regular and prompt attendance is essential to this position
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Education and Experience

    • LADC or CADC certification is highly preferred
    • Working knowledge of KIPU or similar health records management system
    • Associate degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health science preferred
    • High school diploma/GED required
    • 1 plus year experience in the field of substance use treatment or closely related field
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

    Competencies

    Customer Service: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers’ needs in a manner

    that provides satisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

    Impact and Influence

    Works effectively with and through others including those whom there is no formal authority over.

    Project Management

    Coordinates the diverse components of the project by balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.

    Communication

    Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, and has good listening skills.

    Market context

    Recovery counselor roles are steady in Massachusetts

    In Massachusetts, recovery counselor openings are often tied to ongoing demand for substance use treatment and behavioral health support. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma, prefer an associate degree in behavioral health science, and value LADC or CADC certification plus related experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight treatment experience and any credential progress.

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