Counselor

Recoverycoa; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 70,202,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package: medical, dental, VIs

Professional development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Recovery Centers of America in Danvers is seeking a Recovery Counselor to work with patients and a multidisciplinary team in a structured, therapeutic setting.

You will provide individual and group support, conduct assessments, and help navigate barriers to treatment while coordinating with clinical staff for continuity of care. A focus on family sessions and community engagement supports sustained recovery.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required;Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year in the substance use disorder or behavioral health field.
• Skills: Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with addiction recovery, DSM criteria, co-occurring disorders, and treatment processes.
• Tech: Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support sessions and facilitate group activities.
• Conduct timely, high-quality patient assessments and documentation.
• Engage patients through recovery-focused activities.
• Help patients navigate treatment barriers and stay on track.
• Assist with continuity of care planning in coordination with clinical staff.
• Support family sessions, visitation, and community interactions.
• Partner with Recovery Support Specialists and clinical staff for seamless care.
• Encourage long-term recovery through therapeutic guidance and accountability.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

DSM criteria

Co-occurring disorders

Treatment processes

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in social work/psychology/related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Varying schedules: 24 hrs/32 hrs/40 hrs a week

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

AtRecovery Centers of America (RCA)in Danvers,we’remore than just a treatment facility—we’rea team on a mission to save lives from addiction. As aRecovery Counselor,you’llplay a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery. Ifyou’repassionate about helping others, thrive in a collaborative setting, and bring compassion and structure to those in need, we want to hear from you

WhatYou’llDo

As a Recovery Counselor,you’llwork hands-on with patients and alongside a multidisciplinary team to create a supportive, structured, and therapeutic environment.

Your role will include:

• Providing one-on-one support sessions andfacilitatinggroup activities
• Conductingtimely, high-quality patient assessments and documentation
• Engaging patients through recovery-focused activities
• Helping patients navigate treatment barriers and stay on track
• Assistingwith continuity of care planning in coordination with clinical staff
• Supporting family sessions, visitation, and community interactions
• Partnering with Recovery Support Specialists and clinical staff for seamless care
• Encouraging long-term recovery through therapeutic guidance and accountability

Job Requirements:

• Education:High school diplomarequired;Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, or related field preferred
• Experience:At least 1 year in the substance use disorder or behavioral health field
• Skills:Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge:Familiarity with addiction recovery, DSM criteria, co-occurring disorders, and treatment processes
• Tech:Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Why Choose RCA?

We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.

That’swhy we offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits packages, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Professional development opportunitiesthrough ongoing training and advancement programs.
• Asupportive and inclusive workplace culturewhere many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.

About Recovery Centers of America

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 arethe livingproof.

In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million lives from the disease of addiction.We'reworking 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 daysa year.

Please note: 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 beconsidered foremployment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

EEOC

Recovery Centers of America (RCA)providesequal 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.

State Specific Responsibilities:

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Work Days

Variable

Work Shift

Variable

Shift Hours

Variable

Pay Range

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Pay Transparency

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