Job Description

Art Counselor

Pay Rate:$24.50/hr
Schedule:40 hrsweek: Monday (8-hrs), Tuesday (8-hrs), Wednesday (6-hrs), Friday (9-hrs), Saturday (9-hrs).

Use Your Passion for Art to Enhance Recovery

This Counselor role at Recovery Centers of America (RCA) Danvers, will support patients in their recovery journey by incorporating creative therapies to enhance self-expression, emotional well-being, and healing. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will help create a therapeutic environment that promotes engagement and fosters meaningful connections. Your role is essential in offering patients a holistic approach to recovery through the power of art and music, fostering self-discovery, resilience, and emotional healing.

What You’ll Do

• Provide 1-on-1 and group art therapy sessions, fostering recovery and self-expression.

• Engage patients through recovery-oriented creative activities as scheduled/assigned.

• Support patients’ treatment engagement, intervening to de-escalate barriers and promote continuity of care.

• Carry out RCA Care Model with fidelity, ensuring all aspects of patient care align with RCA’s standards.

• Facilitate patient engagement and re-engagement, supporting their recovery process.

• Collaborate with the clinical and case management teams to develop and implement continuity of care plans.

• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, including progress toward recovery goals.

• Assist with family engagement initiatives, such as family orientation and seminars, supporting family visits, and ongoing communication with patient families.

• Complete any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Specialty Assignments:

• Provide direct support to 1st responder and frontline programs as assigned.

• Facilitate recovery education, including 12-step philosophy and step work, both in group and individual settings.

• Coordinate and engage patients in wellness and/or fitness activities.

• Facilitate art and/or music therapy sessions for individuals or groups.

• Provide spiritual support to patients as part of their overall recovery plan.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High School diploma/GED required; Associate degree in a related field preferred.

• Experience: One year of experience in substance use treatment or closely related field.

• Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with patients.

• Organizational skills to handle a variety of responsibilities.

For Specialty Assignments:

• Master’s degree from a related field and/or licensure such as LMHC/LCSW/LADC I preferred.

• Bachelor's degree and/or LADC II or related experience preferred.

• Certification/licensure in spiritual advisement, 12-step facilitation, wellness, or nutrition is a plus.

• Previous experience in a substance abuse, mental health, or addiction recovery setting preferred.

Why Choose RCA?

We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.

That’s why we offer:

• Competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.

About Recovery Centers of America

Founded in 2015, RCA has treated over 77,000 patients and is on a mission to save one million lives from the disease of addiction. Our treatment centers operate 24/7, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Many of our team members have walked the path of recovery themselves, bringing a level of understanding and support that makes RCA a uniquely impactful place to work.

Much like our commitment to save a million lives from addiction, RCA is also committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We embrace people from all walks of life and believe that diverse perspectives foster creativity and innovation. No matter your background—or whether you’ve been personally affected by addiction—what matters most at RCA is a shared passion for helping people find recovery.

RCA is a recovery-friendly workplace.

Former Patient Statement

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.

EEOC

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.

State Specific Responsibilities:

Follows organizational cybersecurity policies, including acceptable use, password management, and multi-factor authentication requirements. Immediately reports suspected security incidents, unauthorized access, or data breaches in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of PHI and adheres to the principle of least privilege, accessing only the minimum necessary data required to perform job functions.