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Senior Counselor
GAAMHA —Athol, MA
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- 3 years
- Driver's License
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ESP Supervising Clinician, Gardner
Clinical & Support Options Inc —Gardner, MA
- $62,000 - $64,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Community Coordinator Assistant
Spanish American Center, Inc. —Leominster, MA
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- Entry level
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Mental Health Professional- Emerging Adult
VitalCore Health Strategies —Gardner, MA
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Protective Services Worker Older Adult Investigations
Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc —Worcester, MA
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Bachelors Level Social Worker
VitalCore Health Strategies —Gardner, MA
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Family Support Specialist
Care Central VNA & Hospice —Gardner, MA
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
Per Diem Community Support Worker – Community & Family Support Services
LUK, Inc. —Fitchburg, MA
- Part-time
- Adults
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Family Development and Service Coordinator
Making Opportunity Count Inc —Gardner, MA
- $19.91 - $34.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
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- Paid holidays
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Recovery Coach
GAAMHA —Gardner, MA
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Director of Multicultural Affairs and Student Engagement
Mount Wachusett Community College —Gardner, MA
- $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- University
Recovery Supportive Transportation Driver
GAAMHA —Gardner, MA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
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- Mid-level
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SUCCESS Mentor (Pool) Part Time
Mount Wachusett Community College —Gardner, MA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
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Student Leaders in Civic Engagement (Pool)
Mount Wachusett Community College —Gardner, MA
- $16.50 - $18.00 an hour
- Part-time
- University
- Entry level
Case Manager – School-based Intervention Services – Community Engagement & Support
LUK, Inc. —Fitchburg, MA
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Behavioral Health Clinician-Webster
Fallon Health —Worcester, MA
- $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Doctoral degree
- HIPAA
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Headway —Worcester, MA
- Up to $131 an hour
- Remote
- Private practice
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Headway —Massachusetts
- Up to $131 an hour
- Remote
- Private practice
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinician
Spectrum Health Systems —Leominster, MA
- $65,000 - $73,800 a year
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- Outpatient
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Overnight ESP Clinical Supervisor, Gardner
Clinical & Support Options Inc —Gardner, MA
- $62,000 - $75,000 a year
- Overnight shift
- Bilingual
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Senior Counselor

GAAMHA -
Athol, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $70,000 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team leadership
Social service program staff supervision
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Practicing as a therapist supervisor
Community relationship building

Full Job Description

Senior Counselor – Sunrise Ridge

Full-Time
Sunrise Ridge Program | GAAMHA

About GAAMHA

At GAAMHA, our mission is to create a world where people can get help when they ask for it, no matter who they are. For almost 60 years, we have walked alongside individuals and families as they work toward recovery, independence, and meaningful lives. Sunrise Ridge is GAAMHA’s Co-Occurring Enhanced Residential Recovery Program for women, including pregnant and postpartum mothers. We provide trauma-informed, family-centered care in a safe and supportive environment that reflects our core values: Respect, Humility, Integrity, Empathy, and Persistence.

Position Summary

GAAMHA is seeking a Senior Counselor to provide high-quality clinical counseling and case coordination services while serving as a senior member of the Sunrise Ridge treatment team. This full-time role blends direct client care with leadership support, helping to ensure that services are compassionate, evidence-based, recovery-focused, and compliant with all applicable standards.

The Senior Counselor provides individual and group counseling, supports treatment planning and crisis intervention, assists with admissions and discharges, coordinates care with outside providers and systems, and contributes to program development and documentation quality. In addition, this role helps support clinical operations by mentoring staff, reinforcing best practices, and collaborating closely with the Clinical Supervisor and program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Counseling & Treatment Planning

Provide individual and group substance use disorder counseling to residents with co-occurring mental health needs.
Coordinate, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans, service plans, and recovery goals.
Conduct weekly individual counseling sessions and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups using evidence-based curricula.
Maintain a caseload in response to program needs and varying levels of clinical support required.
Support residents in building sustainable recovery, improving self-sufficiency, and strengthening overall well-being.
Provide crisis intervention and clinical support during challenging situations.

Care Coordination & Resident Support

Connect residents to community-based resources, including mental health, medical, recovery, parenting, and family support services.
Support residents in navigating legal, probation/parole, DCF, and other external service systems.
Assist with admissions, transitions, and discharges in accordance with program policies and procedures.
Help maintain a structured, compassionate, and accountable residential environment.
Assist with resident transportation as needed.

Senior-Level Clinical Support

Serve as a senior clinical resource to staff by modeling best practices in counseling, documentation, and resident engagement.
Support onboarding, mentoring, and guidance of newer counselors, interns, or clinical staff as assigned.
Assist in reviewing treatment approaches, strengthening group curriculum, and promoting evidence-based, trauma-informed care.
Collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor and leadership team to maintain high standards of care and clinical consistency.

Documentation, Compliance & Quality

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and mandated reporting requirements.
Support quality assurance efforts through strong documentation practices and adherence to program standards.
Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions.

Team Collaboration & Community Engagement

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with referral sources, service providers, and community agencies.
Represent GAAMHA and Sunrise Ridge in a professional, mission-driven manner.
Contribute to a positive, respectful, and recovery-oriented team culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
CADC, LADC, LMHC, LICSW or other relevant clinical licensure/certification is preferred; must hold or be eligible for substance use or mental health credentialing.
Candidate must have Supervisory Experience is preferably in mental health/substance use disorder counseling field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in substance use disorder counseling or residential treatment, preferably in a co-occurring treatment setting.
Experience working with women, including pregnant and postpartum individuals, strongly preferred.
Knowledge of mutual aid support groups and commitment to a multiple pathways to recovery philosophy.
Strong communication, documentation, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based clinical systems.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must pass CORI and Adam Walsh/DCF background checks.
Candidates with lived experience in recovery must have at least two years of continuous sobriety and are expected to maintain their sobriety throughout employment.

Supervision

Supervision Given: May provide mentoring and guidance to newer clinical staff, interns, or counselors as assigned.

Supervision Received: Supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, with support from program leadership. This role works in close collaboration with the Clinical Supervisor and Program Director.

Schedule

Full-Time, Onsite
This position is based fully onsite at Sunrise Ridge and requires regular in-person presence to provide direct clinical services, support residents, collaborate with staff, and respond to daily program needs.

Why Join GAAMHA?

When you join GAAMHA, you are joining a mission-driven community that values compassion, teamwork, and empowerment. At Sunrise Ridge, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and families while growing as a clinician and leader in a supportive environment.

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