Primary Therapist | Needham, MA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance Stipend

Evening group pay opportunities

Job summary

Atlantic Health Strategies is seeking a Primary Therapist for Greater Boston Addiction Center in Needham, MA. This full-time, hybrid role supports individual and group therapy across outpatient, PHP, and IOP levels, with one remote day per week.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, is license-eligible, and has experience with CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Supervision is available as you work toward independent licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills for co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy in outpatient, PHP, or IOP settings.
• Complete clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate structured group therapy sessions across levels of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR system.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Manage crisis and de-escalation to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team and families.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Motivational Interviewing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling/Psychology

Job description

Primary Therapist | Needham, MA

About Greater Boston Addiction Center

Greater Boston Addiction Center, located in Needham, Massachusetts, provides clinical treatment services for individuals in recovery.

The Opportunity

Greater Boston Addiction Center is seeking a Primary Therapist to join its Clinical team. This is a full-time role with a days schedule, supporting individual and group therapy across outpatient, PHP, and IOP levels of care. The role includes one remote workday per week, and this position is well-suited to master's-level clinicians who are license-eligible and working toward independent licensure, with clinical supervision available.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group therapy in an outpatient, PHP, or IOP setting
• Complete thorough clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Facilitate structured and engaging group therapy sessions across levels of care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality regulations and HIPAA standards
• Manage crisis situations and de-escalation to ensure patient safety
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team, including coordination with families and external providers
• Support relapse prevention strategies and recovery-oriented care planning
• Manage an assigned caseload with strong organization and follow-through

Requirements

What You Bring

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required
• Licensure not required; candidates who are license-eligible (LADC, LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW track) are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, including experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards (DPH, BSAS, Joint Commission preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and rapport-building skills with diverse patient populations
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple casesCultural competency and ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds
• Flexibility and a team-oriented mindset in a fast-paced clinical environment

Preferred

• EMDR certification preferred

Benefits

• Benefit: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance Stipend
• Additional opportunities to facilitate evening groups for additional pay

Compensation and Schedule

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (one remote day per week) | Days

This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Greater Boston Addiction Center (GBAC)