Counselor / Therapist - Substance Use Treatment
Listed compensation
$55k-$70k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
- Counselor
- Location: Concord, MA
- Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 annually (based on experience, education, and licensure)
- Schedule: Full-time; shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
About Pyramid Healthcare
Pyramid Healthcare is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare, providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
We are excited to announce the opening of our brand-new treatment center in Concord, MA, specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment for adults. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a founding team and help build a supportive, recovery-focused environment from the ground up.
Position Summary
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Counselors to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting clients throughout their recovery journey by providing therapeutic services, maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs of clients and their families
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team
- Facilitate clinical services including individual, family, and group therapy
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with program, licensing, and accreditation standards
- Participate in utilization review processes by providing required documentation
- Support the development of aftercare plans and assist with outcomes tracking
- Contribute to clinical programming, including curriculum development and program enhancement
- Provide crisis intervention and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
- Conduct Level of Care assessments as needed
- Participate in clinical on-call rotation as assigned
- Complete all required trainings and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
Qualifications
- Candidates must meet one of the following requirements at the time of hire:
- Hold an LADC II or higher clinical licensure, or
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Services or a related field in lieu of licensure, or
- Be license-eligible, with eligibility confirmed by the site Clinical Director or Executive Director
Preferred Experience
- Experience in residential treatment settings
- Experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders
- Familiarity with electronic clinical records (ECR) systems
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to know more?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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