Primary Therapist | Walpole, Massachusetts
About the Organization
Bright Path Behavioral Health is a Walpole, Massachusetts based treatment center providing dual diagnosis care to individuals and families across the state. As part of the Resilience Behavioral Health network, Bright Path offers a full continuum of structured, evidence-based programming, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care, with an emphasis on treating mental health and substance use conditions together.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Primary Therapist to join the Bright Path Behavioral Health team in Walpole, MA. This is a full-time, on-site role delivering individual and group therapy at the PHP/IOP level of care within a structured, supportive clinical environment. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical grounding, a genuine commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care, and the interpersonal skills to build rapport with a diverse client population.
What You'll Do
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Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment modalities
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Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team
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Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, accurately and within required timeframes
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Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic formulations
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Provide crisis intervention and risk management services, including safety planning and de-escalation as needed
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Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, case managers, and behavioral health technicians to ensure integrated and effective patient care
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Engage patients and families in treatment planning and provide psychoeducation regarding mental health conditions, coping skills, and wellness strategies
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Ensure compliance with facility policies, accreditation standards, and legal and ethical guidelines, including HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
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Maintain knowledge of and adhere to workplace violence prevention and drug-free workplace policies
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Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing training to support professional development and maintain current clinical best practices
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Assist with discharge planning by coordinating referrals, aftercare services, and community resource connections
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Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program development efforts as needed
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Perform other duties as assigned by clinical leadership to support patient care
Benefits
Compensation and Schedule:
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Salary: $62,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience (Exempt)
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Schedule: Full-time, Days
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Optional additional flat-rate shift pay: Night IOP ($100 per group facilitated), Saturday PHP ($100 per group facilitated)
Benefits:
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Collaborative, mission-driven team within the Resilience Behavioral Health network
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Opportunity to build specialty experience in dual-diagnosis and trauma-informed care
This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Bright Path Behavioral Health in Walpole, Massachusetts.
