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
Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment modalities
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team
Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, accurately and within required timeframes
Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic formulations
Provide crisis intervention and risk management services, including safety planning and de-escalation as needed
Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, case managers, and behavioral health technicians to ensure integrated and effective patient care
Engage patients and families in treatment planning and provide psychoeducation regarding mental health conditions, coping skills, and wellness strategies
Ensure compliance with facility policies, accreditation standards, and legal and ethical guidelines, including HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
Maintain knowledge of and adhere to workplace violence prevention and drug-free workplace policies
Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing training to support professional development and maintain current clinical best practices
Assist with discharge planning by coordinating referrals, aftercare services, and community resource connections
Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program development efforts as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by clinical leadership to support patient care
Requirements
Required:
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts (LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC-track, under board-approved supervision if license-eligible)
1-2 years of relevant clinical experience
Experience providing individual and group counseling at the PHP/IOP level of care
Evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approach, with knowledge of PTSD care
Strong clinical documentation skills and outcome data collection experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred:
Full independent licensure in Massachusetts
Prior PHP/IOP or other structured group-based level-of-care experience