Primary Therapist

Primary Therapist

Boca Recovery Center Website

Location :   On Site - Springfield, Massachusetts

Department :   Clinical Services

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 Primary Therapist to join our clinical team in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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.

Essential Skills & Attributes

Requirements

Benefits

Boca Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

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