Addiction Recovery Therapist – Outpatient & IOP

Atlantic Health Strategies; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance Stipend

Job summary

Atlantic Health Strategies, on behalf of Greater Boston Addiction Centers (GBAC), seeks a Primary Therapist in Needham, MA for full-time, onsite work with a days schedule. You will provide individual and group therapy across outpatient, PHP, and IOP settings while coordinating with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, and licensure such as LADC/LMHC/LCSW/LICSW is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensure preferred: LADC, LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW.
• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches: CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills for co-occurring disorders.
• Understanding of regulatory standards (DPH, Joint Commission preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy in outpatient, PHP, or IOP settings.
• Complete thorough assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate structured group therapy sessions across levels of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Manage crisis situations and de-escalation for patient safety.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team and families.
• Support relapse prevention and recovery-oriented planning.
• Manage assigned caseload with organization and follow-through.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Motivational Interviewing

Clinical assessment

HIPAA compliance

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Atlantic Health Strategies, on behalf of Greater Boston Addiction Centers (GBAC), seeks a Primary Therapist in Needham, MA for full-time, onsite work with a days schedule. You will provide individual and group therapy across outpatient, PHP, and IOP settings while coordinating with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, and licensure such as LADC/LMHC/LCSW/LICSW is preferred.