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Gosnold
Wareham, Massachusetts

Counselor - (40 hours/7a-3p) - Wareham

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$30/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Job Description

*$8/hr. Shift Differential for Sat & Sun*

*Posted pay range is variable depending upon education.

Overview

Gosnold, Inc. has been a nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders for over 50 years. We offer a full, end-to-end continuum of care offering a wide range of treatment options.

Highly regarded for innovation, we offer a comprehensive patient centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual. Gosnold welcomes like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission to support people and families affected by these disorders, and to promote lasting recovery.

Summary

The Counselor will conduct patient assessments, including level of care appropriateness, risks, and strengths. This role requires demonstrated knowledge of the disease of addiction, twelve-step recovery principles, addiction and/or mental health treatment, and other evidence-based practices in related clinical issues. The Counselor will promote recovery through role-modeling and respectful interactions with patients and colleagues.

Non Masters$24.00 - $25.00Masters non licensed or LCSW$26.00 - $27.00Masters licensed (LICSW or LMHC)$28.00 - $30.00

Essential Job Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development, implementation, and modification of treatment plans and continuing care plans.
  • Complete required documentation in accordance with Gosnold policy and regulatory standards.
  • Provide individual and group counseling and psycho-educational sessions.
  • Participate in the coordination of care with other professionals and/or family.
  • Abide by Gosnold professional code of ethics including those applicable to confidentiality, dual relationships, and professional stature as a Gosnold representative.
  • Participate in continuing education necessary for certification requirements.
  • Acquire documentation, assessment, case management, and treatment planning skills.
  • Display an understanding of appropriate patient-staff boundaries.
  • Work under and respond to supervision.
  • Interact with patients in a professional manner.
  • As directed under supervision, interact with the financial and utilization management staff for reimbursement.
  • Knowledge of and ability to promote recovery.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

  • Education: Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Experience: Minium of one year supervised counseling experience in substance use disorder treatment or closely related field. Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field may substitute for experience.
  • Skills: Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills. Computer literacy and working familiarity with technology.

BENEFITS (Based on Full-time Employment)

  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
  • 403b retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Personal financial management services
  • Life and supplemental life insurance
  • Critical illness and accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual and group counseling sessions. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating care with other professionals and families.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and one year of supervised counseling experience in substance use disorder treatment. A bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentAddiction treatmentIndividual counselingVerbal communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - (40 hours/7a-3p) - Wareham at Gosnold a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use Disorder Counseling — ranked against 69 active Substance Use Disorder Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Substance Use Disorder Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k 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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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Substance Use Disorder Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 69 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Wareham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$520k
Typical market rent
$2,667/mo
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).

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gosnold

Hospitals and Health Care
Wareham, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
403b retirement savings plan with employer match
Personal financial management services
Life and supplemental life insurance
Critical illness and accident insurance