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Boca Recovery Center
Atlantic City, New Jersey

Clinical Therapist - CADC

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Primary Therapist

Boca Recovery Center Website

Location: On Site - Galloway, NJ
Department: Clinical Services

Schedule: Full Time
Reports to: Clinical Director
Salary: Competitive, based on licensure and experience

About Boca Recovery Center

Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts; we deliver evidence-based clinical care in a supportive, structured environment.

Our team is committed to providing trauma-informed, client-centered services that promote lasting recovery.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Full Time Therapist to join our clinical team in Galloway NJ.

This role is responsible for conducting assessments, providing evidence-based counseling, coordinating care, and supporting clients through every stage of treatment.

The ideal candidate will bring a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach to working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess the counseling needs of clients using evidence-based tools such as the ASI or other validated assessments.
  • Diagnose substance use and co-occurring disorders using DSM-5 criteria.
  • Determine appropriate level of care using ASAM criteria.
  • Obtain and review clinical records relevant to the current treatment episode.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans with measurable goals.
  • Deliver individual and group substance abuse counseling services in accordance with treatment plans.
  • Conduct periodic reviews using ASAM to determine the need for continued services or discharge.
  • Revise treatment plans as needed to reflect client progress and new challenges.
  • Develop comprehensive discharge and transfer plans to ensure continuity of care.
  • Coordinate with referral sources, including mental health professionals, criminal justice agencies, schools, and employers.
  • Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Provide clinical consultation and care coordination across departments.
  • Document all assessments, counseling sessions, referrals, and follow-up services in the clinical record with proper signatures and dates.
  • Attend daily and weekly staffing meetings as scheduled.
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to psychiatric crises, including suicidality and homicidality.
  • Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and mandatory reporting requirements.
  • Maintain a culturally sensitive and ethical approach to all client interactions.
  • Address and respond to issues related to addiction, trauma, and dual diagnosis based on clinical expertise.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in chemical dependency and psychiatric settings preferred.
  • CADC Required
  • Schedule is Thursday through Monday OR Friday through Tuesday. It will include both Saturday and Sunday.
  • Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a health-related field.
  • Active licensure in the State of New Jersey preferred.
  • Knowledge of Joint Commission standards preferred.
  • CPR certification required.

Essential Skills & Attributes

  • Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • High level of ethical conduct and understanding of confidentiality laws.
  • Ability to manage crisis situations with professionalism and composure.
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity in therapeutic interactions.

Benefits

Boca Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Disability Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Join Boca Recovery Center and contribute to a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based care and compassionate clinical services.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist - CADC at Boca Recovery Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Substance Use / Addiction Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in substance use / addiction counselorranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $71k (middle half $53k–$75k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in New Jersey334 active13,637 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 32% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plans
Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Opportunities

Living in Atlantic City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,722/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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