Primary Therapist | Needham, MA

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

Job summary

Greater Boston Addiction Center in Needham, Massachusetts, seeks a Primary Therapist to join its Clinical team. This is a full-time, hybrid position with one remote workday per week, supporting individual and group therapy across outpatient, PHP, and IOP levels of care.

Masters-level clinicians working toward licensure are encouraged to apply with supervision available. The role emphasizes thorough assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
• License not required; license-eligible candidates encouraged to apply.
• Experience with CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and co-occurring disorder experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBT

DBT

Motivational Interviewing

Co-occurring disorders

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Job description

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 cases
• Cultural 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

Compensation and Schedule

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

Benefit: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance Stipend

Additional opportunities to facilitate evening groups for additional pay

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