Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Healthcare
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health
Varying schedules: 24 hrs/32 hrs/40 hrs a week
Your Opportunity to Make an ImpactAtRecovery Centers of America (RCA) in Danvers,we’remore than just a treatment facility—we’rea team on a mission to save lives from addiction. As aRecovery Counselor,you’llplay a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery. Ifyou’repassionate about helping others, thrive in a collaborative setting, and bring compassion and structure to those in need, we want to hear from you
What You’llDoAs a Recovery Counselor,you’llwork hands-on with patients and alongside a multidisciplinary team to create a supportive, structured, and therapeutic environment.
Your role will include:
- Providing one-on-one support sessions andfacilitatinggroup activities
- Conductingtimely, high-quality patient assessments and documentation
- Engaging patients through recovery-focused activities
- Helping patients navigate treatment barriers and stay on track
- Assisting with continuity of care planning in coordination with clinical staff
- Supporting family sessions, visitation, and community interactions
- Partnering with Recovery Support Specialists and clinical staff for seamless care
- Encouraging long-term recovery through therapeutic guidance and accountability
- Education:High school diploma required;
Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, or related field preferred - Experience:At least 1 year in the substance use disorder or behavioral health field
- Skills:Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge:Familiarity with addiction recovery, DSM criteria, co-occurring disorders, and treatment processes
- Tech:Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.
That’swhy we offer:
- Competitive compensation
. - Comprehensive benefits packages
, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. - Professional development opportunities
through ongoing training and advancement programs. - A
supportive and inclusive workplace culture
where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.
Drug addiction treatment works, and substance abuse recovery is possible. The tens of thousands of happy, healthy individuals who began their journeys at Recovery Centers of America arethe livingproof.
In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal:
Save one million lives from the disease of addiction.
We'reworking fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day,365 daysa year.
Please note:
A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.
Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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