Therapist

Recovery Centers of America; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Danvers, Massachusetts is looking for a Therapist to develop and coordinate treatment for patients with substance use disorders and mental health needs. Responsibilities include delivering individual and group therapy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and educating families. Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experience in behavioral healthcare is preferred. This role offers a fast-paced environment focused on patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Licensure as a mental health clinician preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in behavioral healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate treatment for patients in SUD and mental health programs.
• Evaluate patients' needs and readiness for treatment.
• Educate families about SUD and mental illness.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer relations skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Licensure as a mental health professional preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

The Therapist plans, directs, and coordinates treatment for patients in inpatient and/or outpatient SUD and mental health programs. Inspires and motivates patients to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices. Delivers individual and group therapy as well as family coaching and support. Coordinates care with the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient' mental and physical health, substance use, or needs and assess their readiness for treatment
• Work with patients and the multidisciplinary team to develop treatment goals, documented in a treatment plan
• Utilize Measurement-Based Care (MBC) screeners to assess patients, integrates results into treatment planning, and leverages data to track progress and influence care decisions
• Review and recommend treatment options with patients and their families that support full continuum of care
• Help patients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their SUD and/or mental illness
• Work with patients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
• Educate families about SUD and mental illness and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
• Make recommendations for discharge and aftercare planning and work with Case Management team to ensure safe and adequate care following discharge
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Master's degree or above in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field required.
• Licensure as a (e.g., MHC, LAC, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, LSW, LMSW, LCSW, Psychologist, or equivalent) preferred.
• Florida: If not licensed, CAC or Registered Interns (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI) required; CAP or MCAP preferred.
• Maryland: Masters-level licensed clinician preferred. If not, Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) status required.
• One to three years of experience in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exhibits excellent customer relations skills, evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families, and referral sources.

Competencies

• Customer Service: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers' needs to provide satisfaction within available resources.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions, and responds quickly to new challenges.
• Communication Proficiency: Comfortable using a broad range of communication styles and choosing effective ways to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Coordinates diverse project components by balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.