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

Collaborative, mission-driven team in\

Job summary

Bright Path Behavioral Health in Walpole, MA is seeking a dedicated Primary Therapist to provide individual and group therapy at the PHP/IOP level within a structured clinical setting.

The role requires a Master's degree, MA licensure eligibility, 1–2 years of experience, trauma-informed care, and strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. On-site work with a supportive Resilience Behavioral Health network.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts (LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC-track).
• 1–2 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience with PHP/IOP levels of care.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches and PTSD care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with the team.
• Complete clinical documentation including progress notes, plans, and discharge summaries on time.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk management.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, case managers, and staff.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical documentation

PTSD care

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology

MA licensure eligibility (LMHC/LICSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC-track)

Tools

KIPU EMR

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

Benefits

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)

Benefits:

• 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.