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Recovery Centers of America

Counselor

Westminster, MA · On-site

The Counselor provides support to enhance the quality of patient care by working directly with the ... Provides direct supports to 1st responder and frontline program as assigned. * Provides direct ...

Recovery Centers of America

Counselor

Westminster, MA · On-site

The Counselor provides support to enhance the quality of patient care by working directly with the ... Provides direct supports to 1st responder and frontline program as assigned. * Provides direct ...

Veterans Inc.

Residential Counselor

Worcester, MA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

We are seeking to fill Residential Counselor positions and add valuable members to our team to ... First responder for client-related emergencies, RC are trained in CPR, First Aid, and Narcan ...

Veterans Inc.

Residential Counselor

Worcester, MA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

We are seeking to fill Residential Counselor positions and add valuable members to our team to ... First responder for client-related emergencies, RC are trained in CPR, First Aid, and Narcan ...

Veterans Inc.

Residential Counselor

Worcester, MA · On-site

$25/hr

We are seeking to fill Residential Counselor positions and add valuable members to our team to ... First responder for client-related emergencies, RC are trained in CPR, First Aid, and Narcan ...

Veterans Inc.

Residential Counselor

Worcester, MA

$25/hr

We are seeking to fill Residential Counselor positions and add valuable members to our team to ... First responder for client-related emergencies, RC are trained in CPR, First Aid, and Narcan ...

Parole Board

Lead Legal Counsel

Natick, MA · On-site

Respond to inquiries from private attorneys, assistant district attorneys, parolees and ... First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ...

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Lead Legal Counsel

Natick, MA · On-site

$105.50 - $153.85/hr

Respond to public records requests. * Assist General Counsel in executive clemency and termination ... Qualifications First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 ...

Parole Board

Parole - Legal Counsel

Natick, MA · On-site

... Respond to public records requests. 3. Assist General Counsel in executive clemency matters. 4. ... First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ...

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How much do first responder counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for first responder counselor in Worcester, MA is $25.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.18 and $28.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a first responder counselor?

A First Responder Counselor provides mental health support to first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency personnel. They help address stress, trauma, and emotional challenges that arise from high-pressure and often traumatic situations. Their role includes crisis intervention, therapy, and developing coping strategies to improve mental well-being. Many First Responder Counselors have backgrounds in psychology, social work, or counseling and specialize in trauma and PTSD treatment.

What types of situations or cases does a first responder counselor typically handle?

First Responder Counselors primarily work with police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel, helping them process acute stress, trauma exposure, and work-related mental health challenges. You may address issues such as post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, often delivering both individual and group counseling sessions. Counselors frequently collaborate with HR departments, department leadership, and outside healthcare providers to ensure a comprehensive support network. The fast-paced nature of the role means you'll regularly respond to urgent requests while also maintaining ongoing therapeutic relationships. This rewarding role enables you to make a direct impact on the wellbeing and long-term resilience of those who serve on the front lines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a first responder counselor?

To excel as a First Responder Counselor, you need a background in mental health counseling or social work, relevant licensure (such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT), and specialized training in trauma or crisis intervention. Experience with case management software, electronic health records, and crisis assessment tools is typically required. Exceptional listening skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to communicate effectively with high-stress clients are vital soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure you can provide timely, effective support to first responders coping with occupational trauma, helping them maintain emotional wellbeing and job performance.

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Infographic showing various First Responder Counselor job openings in Worcester, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,251 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Counselor

Recovery Centers of America

Westminster, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

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Job description

Position Overview: The Counselor provides support to enhance the quality of patient care by working directly with the patients in a treatment setting and collaboratively as a member of the program's multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the RCA Care Model. He/she is responsible for collaborating with the CSS Clinical Team with the direct clinical patient care by providing support and guidance to patients to promote engagement and continuity of care. Working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, she/he will help provide a safe and therapeutic treatment experience for the patients served.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Provides direct support to patients by providing 1-to-1 support sessions and/or facilitating groups as scheduled/assigned.
* Engages patients by conducting recovery-oriented activities as scheduled.
* Supports the community to intervene with treatment engagement works to de-escalate treatment barriers.
* Carry out RCA Care Model with fidelity.
* Facilitates patient engagement and re-engagement sessions as needed.
* Supports the clinical/case management teams as directed by the Clinical Supervisor by providing direct support to patients to help encourage, engage plan, and complete continuity of care plans while collaborating with the patient's treatment team.
* Appropriately documents all patient interactions into the record of continuity of care.
* Engages patients by conducting recovery-oriented activities as scheduled/assigned.
* Assists in providing support in family engagement with patients, including but not limited to supporting or facilitating family orientation and/or seminars, supporting ort supervising patient family visits, and contacting families with consent during treatment to help support and engage patients.
* All other duties as assigned.
A Counselor may be assigned specific responsibilities to an appointed specialty by their supervisor, as qualified.
Specialty Assignments:
* Provides direct supports to 1st responder and frontline program as assigned.
* Provides direct support in recovery education including 12 step philosophy and step work both 1 to 1 and as a group as assigned.
* Provides direct support of the facilitation, coordination, and engagement of wellness and/or fitness both 1 to 1 and as a group as assigned.
* Provides direct support of the facilitation, coordination, and engagement of art and/or music therapy both 1 to 1 and as a group as assigned.
* Provides direct support of the facilitation, coordination, and engagement of spiritual support both 1 to 1 and as assigned.
Education and Experience:
* Associate degree in related field preferred;
* High School diploma/GED required.
* One year experience in the field of substance use treatment or closely related field.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Education and Experience for Specialty Assignments:
* Master's degree from a related field and/or LMHC/LCSW/LADC I or related proffered;
* Bachelor's degree from a related field and/or LADC II or related preferred;
* A recognized certification/licensure or field experience providing spiritual advisement preferred;
* A recognized certification/licensure or field experience as 1st responder preferred;
* A recognized certification/licensure or field experience providing Big Book based 12-step guidance preferred;
* A recognized certification/licensure or field experience in nutrition/wellness preferred.
Competencies:
Customer Service: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers' needs in a manger that provides satisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available.
Impact and Influence: Works effectively with and through others including those whom there is no formal authority over.
Project Management: Coordinates the diverse components of the project by balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.
Communication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Work Environment: May work in a variety of environments including professional offices, clinics, hospitals, or out-patient facilities. They spend much of their time on their feet, actively working with patients.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
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About Recovery Centers of America

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Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is a ground-breaking addiction and mental health treatment provider, setting the standard when it comes to accessible, affordable, and effective care. RCA understands the heartache, damage, and pain substance use disorder causes a person as well as their family and friends. Not only do we believe that addiction treatment should be affordable, accessible, and evidence-based, but our driven, compassionate, and dedicated employees make those beliefs a reality.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US

Year founded

2015

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