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Greater Nashua Mental Health
Nashua, New Hampshire

Therapist, Recovery Court

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $54K–$85K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Full-Time | Nashua, NH

Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a Therapist to support individuals participating in the Hillsborough County South Adult Recovery Court. This role provides evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, with a focus on reducing recidivism and supporting long-term recovery. The Therapist works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and court system partners to deliver high-quality, integrated care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct screenings to determine eligibility for Recovery Court programming.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments using ASAM criteria and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
  • Respond to client crises and provide support during emergencies as needed.
  • Collaborate with case managers, probation/parole officers, recovery coaches, and court staff to develop integrated care plans.
  • Communicate client progress and clinical updates to the multidisciplinary team and court system.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Utilize required databases and systems to document services and outcomes in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Meet productivity and service delivery expectations.
  • Adhere to all agency policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
  • Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required.
  • Experience in substance use disorder and co-occurring treatment preferred.
  • License eligible in New Hampshire required.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices.
  • Ability to work effectively with justice-involved populations.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.

Why Work for Us

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated clinicians who are passionate about recovery and supporting individuals involved in the justice system. Greater Nashua Mental Health offers a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement
  • Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Generous Earned Time Off
  • Paid Extended Sick Time
  • 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday!
  • Bereavement Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Salary Range: $54,438 - $84,584

Greater Nashua Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder TreatmentCo-occurring Disorders TreatmentCrisis InterventionIndividual TherapyCase ManagementInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist, Recovery Court at Greater Nashua Mental Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Greater Nashua Mental Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$54k–$85kMental Health Therapy median $74k (middle half $65k–$86k)301 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$67k in purchasing powerNew Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in New Hampshire43 active7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 30% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Greater Nashua Mental Healthsilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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$115k-130k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
3% this job
PSLF eligible
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,851 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Greater Nashua Mental Health

Mental Health Care
Nashua, New Hampshire
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
NH State Loan Repayment Program
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Living in Nashua

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$524k≈ 9.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,301/mo≈ 51% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Manchester-Nashua, NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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