Trauma-Informed Primary Therapist

Boca Recovery Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Boca Recovery Center in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Primary Therapist to join our clinical team. This on-site role focuses on assessments, evidence-based counseling, and coordinating care across treatment stages within a trauma-informed, client-centered approach.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and be locally licensed or pursuing licensure, with experience in chemical dependency/psychiatric settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or preferred in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field.
• Active licensure in MA preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of chemical dependency and psychiatric settings experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments using evidence-based tools (e.g., ASI).
• Diagnose substance use and co-occurring disorders per DSM-5.
• Determine level of care using ASAM criteria.
• Review clinical records for current treatment episode.
• Develop individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Deliver individual and group counseling per treatment plans.
• Review ASAM criteria periodically for continued care or discharge.
• Coordinate discharge and transfer plans for continuity of care.
• Collaborate with referral sources and multi-disciplinary team.
• Document assessments, sessions, referrals, and follow-ups with signatures and dates.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Collaboration

Ethical conduct

Crisis management

Verbal & written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Social Work/CCounseling/health-related field

Job description

Boca Recovery Center in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Primary Therapist to join our clinical team. This on-site role focuses on assessments, evidence-based counseling, and coordinating care across treatment stages within a trauma-informed, client-centered approach.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and be locally licensed or pursuing licensure, with experience in chemical dependency/psychiatric settings.