Primary Therapist | Walpole, Massachusetts

Zohorecruit; Walpole, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Night IOP shift pay

Saturday PHP shift pay

Job summary

Bright Path Behavioral Health in Walpole, MA is seeking a Primary Therapist to provide individual and group therapy at PHP/IOP levels. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care with collaboration across psychiatry, nursing, and case management to support a diverse client population.

The position is full-time on-site, with duties including treatment planning, documentation, risk assessments, and discharge planning.

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 delivering individual and group therapy at PHP/IOP level.
• Trauma-informed, PTSD-care oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with the team.
• Complete clinical documentation including progress notes and discharge summaries.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Trauma-informed care

Group therapy

Risk assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

PTSD care

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology

Licensed or license-eligible in MA

Tools

KIPU EMR

Job description

Primary Therapist | Walpole, Massachusetts

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

Job Description

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.