Primary Therapist | Needham, MA

Primary Therapist | Needham, MA

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group therapy in an outpatient, PHP, or IOP setting
  
• Complete thorough clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  
• Facilitate structured and engaging group therapy sessions across levels of care
  
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system
  
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality regulations and HIPAA standards
  
• Manage crisis situations and de-escalation to ensure patient safety
  
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team, including coordination with families and external providers
  
• Support relapse prevention strategies and recovery-oriented care planning
  
• Manage an assigned caseload with strong organization and follow-through
  

Requirements

What You Bring

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required
  
• Licensure not required; candidates who are license-eligible (LADC, LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW track) are encouraged to apply
  
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing
  
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, including experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
  
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards (DPH, BSAS, Joint Commission preferred)
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and rapport-building skills with diverse patient populations
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple cases
  
• Cultural competency and ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds
  
• Flexibility and a team-oriented mindset in a fast-paced clinical environment
  

Preferred

• EMDR certification preferred
  

Benefits

This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Greater Boston Addiction Center (GBAC)