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Recovery Centers of America
Danvers, Massachusetts

Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$88k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Therapist

Pay Range: $73,100-$88,300

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 40 hrs/week

Join a Mission-Driven Team at Recovery Centers of America (RCA) At RCA, we are dedicated to saving lives through evidence-based, compassionate addiction treatment. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Therapist to join our clinical team in Danvers, MA. Whether you're focused on family or primary therapy, your work will be critical in helping our clients build the tools they need for lasting recovery.

What You'll Do

As a Therapist at RCA, you’ll play a key role in guiding clients through their recovery journey. Using person-centered and evidence-based practices, you will:

  • Assess clients’ mental and physical health, substance use, and readiness for treatment
  • Collaborate with clients to develop individualized treatment goals and plans
  • Provide education and counseling to clients and their families
  • Help clients build coping strategies and develop healthy behaviors
  • Identify and address behaviors that may interfere with recovery
  • Refer clients to appropriate external services (e. g., support groups, job placement)
  • Educate families on addiction and recovery strategies
  • Participate in community outreach when needed
  • Work closely with the Care Coordination and Clinical teams
  • Perform other clinical duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

  • Master's degree in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field
  • At least 1 year of supervised experience in substance use disorder counseling
  • Preferred Licenses: MHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, Ph.D. in Psychology
  • 1-3 years of experience working with culturally diverse populations in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with dual-diagnosis patients is a plus
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

Why RCA?

RCA is more than just a workplace — it's a mission. We offer a supportive environment where you’ll be empowered to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join us and become part of a dedicated, passionate team committed to recovery, dignity, and hope.

We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.

That’s Why We Offer

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits packages, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
  • Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and advancement programs.
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.

Former Patient Statement

Please note: A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

EEOC

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

State Specific Responsibilities

Follows organizational cybersecurity policies, including acceptable use, password management, and multi-factor authentication requirements. Immediately reports suspected security incidents, unauthorized access, or data breaches in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of PHI and adheres to the principle of least privilege, accessing only the minimum necessary data required to perform job functions.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will assess client mental and physical health to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. They will also provide counseling and education to clients and their families while collaborating with clinical teams to support recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a clinical field and have at least one year of supervised experience in substance use disorder counseling. Professional licensure such as MHC, LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionFamily educationBehavioral healthDual-diagnosis treatmentCase managementDocumentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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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401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Danvers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$730k≈ 10.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,853/mo≈ 47% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Recovery Centers of America

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
Professional development opportunities