Primary Therapist | Walpole, Massachusetts

Atlantic Health Strategies; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bright Path Behavioral Health in Walpole, Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Primary Therapist to join our PHP/IOP program, delivering individual, group and family therapy in a supportive, clinical environment.

You will develop and update individualized treatment plans, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, collaborate with psychiatrists and case managers, and ensure accurate documentation in a trauma-informed, patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts (LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC-track).
• 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling at the PHP/IOP level of care.
• Evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approach, with knowledge of PTSD care.
• Strong clinical documentation skills and outcome data collection experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment modalities
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team
• Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, accurately and within required timeframes
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic formulations
• Provide crisis intervention and risk management services, including safety planning and de-escalation as needed
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, case managers, and behavioral health technicians to ensure integrated and effective patient care
• Engage patients and families in treatment planning and provide psychoeducation regarding mental health conditions, coping skills, and wellness strategies
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, accreditation standards, and legal and ethical guidelines, including HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to workplace violence prevention and drug-free workplace policies
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing training to support professional development and maintain current clinical best practices
• Assist with discharge planning by coordinating referrals, aftercare services, and community resource connections
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program development efforts as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by clinical leadership to support patient care

Skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Trauma-informed care

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology

Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts

Tools

KIPU EMR

Job description

Primary Therapist | Walpole, Massachusetts

Walpole, United States | Posted on 08/04/2026

• Salary $62,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• City Walpole
• State/Province Massachusetts
• Country United States

Job Description

Primary Therapist | Walpole, Massachusetts

About the Organization

Bright Path Behavioral Health is a Walpole, Massachusetts based treatment center providing dual diagnosis care to individuals and families across the state. As part of the Resilience Behavioral Health network, Bright Path offers a full continuum of structured, evidence-based programming, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care, with an emphasis on treating mental health and substance use conditions together.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Primary Therapist to join the Bright Path Behavioral Health team in Walpole, MA. This is a full-time, on-site role delivering individual and group therapy at the PHP/IOP level of care within a structured, supportive clinical environment. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical grounding, a genuine commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care, and the interpersonal skills to build rapport with a diverse client population.

What You'll Do

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment modalities
  
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team
  
• Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, accurately and within required timeframes
  
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic formulations
  
• Provide crisis intervention and risk management services, including safety planning and de-escalation as needed
  
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, case managers, and behavioral health technicians to ensure integrated and effective patient care
  
• Engage patients and families in treatment planning and provide psychoeducation regarding mental health conditions, coping skills, and wellness strategies
  
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, accreditation standards, and legal and ethical guidelines, including HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
  
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to workplace violence prevention and drug-free workplace policies
  
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing training to support professional development and maintain current clinical best practices
  
• Assist with discharge planning by coordinating referrals, aftercare services, and community resource connections
  
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program development efforts as needed
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by clinical leadership to support patient care
  

Requirements

Required:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
  
• Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts (LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC-track, under board-approved supervision if license-eligible)
  
• 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience
  
• Experience providing individual and group counseling at the PHP/IOP level of care
  
• Evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approach, with knowledge of PTSD care
  
• Strong clinical documentation skills and outcome data collection experience
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  

Preferred:

• Full independent licensure in Massachusetts
  
• Prior PHP/IOP or other structured group-based level-of-care experience
  
• Experience with KIPU EMR
  
• Dual diagnosis / co-occurring treatment experience
  
• Experience with developmental disabilities and gender-affirming care
  
• Familiarity with commercial payor documentation and medical-necessity standards
  
• Training in Schema Therapy, EMDR, or other trauma-focused modalities
  

Compensation and Schedule:

• Salary: $62,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience (Exempt)
  
• Schedule: Full-time, Days
  
• Optional additional flat-rate shift pay: Night IOP ($100 per group facilitated), Saturday PHP ($100 per group facilitated)
  
• Health insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Collaborative, mission-driven team within the Resilience Behavioral Health network
  
• Opportunity to build specialty experience in dual-diagnosis and trauma-informed care
  

This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Bright Path Behavioral Health in Walpole, Massachusetts.