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# Group Therapist at The Ridge RTC

- **Company:** The Ridge RTC
- **Location:** Milton, NH
- **Compensation:** $75k–$90k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/theridge/jobs/4450392009

## Job description

## About Altior Healthcare

Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

The Group Therapist is primarily responsible for group facilitation, conducting initial intake assessments including biopsychosocial assessments, and providing crisis intervention. The Group Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary team in a residential treatment setting.The ideal candidate is a team player who contributes to consistent, quality clinical care and helps maintain a safe environment. They prioritize client safety and ongoing clinical care and assessment, delivered in a youth-friendly and supportive manner.

Duties:

1. Facilitates 6–7 psychoeducational and skill-based clinical groups daily, using the approved curriculum as applicable and according to the program schedule. Coordinates with the Clinical Director on group content as needed.
2. Ensures groups start on time. Unless approved ahead of time by the Program Director, all therapists are expected to participate in each group session.
3. Facilitates process groups as assigned according to the program schedule.
4. Works closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure all identified problems are addressed.
5. Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframes established by the program.
6. Provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis.
7. Provides regular, comprehensive group progress notes in the medical record in accordance with relevant standards, including group participation and crisis intervention.
8. Maintains accurate and current electronic files for all assigned groups and related documentation.
9. Attends group supervision with the Clinical Director and/or Clinical Supervisor as directed by the program.
10. Attends in-service trainings and educational workshops.
11. Attends all required staff meetings.
12. Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding client behavior, progress, activities and related matters.
13. Conducts self in a professional manner in dress, language, attitude and behavior.
14. Demonstrates full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the agency.
15. Works collaboratively in providing clinical care and maintaining a clean and safe residential environment.
16. Fully understands and upholds policies on professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality.

Outline of Duties: Documentation timeliness: Clinical and group documentation must be completed the same day as the service, unless otherwise approved by the direct supervisor. Biopsychosocial assessments: Must be completed the same day as the intake, with all fields filled out, including diagnosis and summary. Contact with other providers: All phone contact with families and other treatment providers must be documented in the electronic client chart.

Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Addiction, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting Experience with youth:  Minimum of two years of work or volunteer experience with adolescents Licenses / certificates: LCMHC and/or Marriage and Family Therapy Associate Salary Range $75,000—$90,000 USD

## Benefits

- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
- 401k with 4% match.
- Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
- Chef made meals onsite.
- Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.
- Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

[Privacy Policy](https://www.altiorhealthcare.com/privacy-policy/) l [Discrimination Policy](https://www.altiorhealthcare.com/discrimination-policy/)

## About The Ridge RTC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Ridge RTC is a short-term residential treatment center for adolescents (ages 12–17) and emerging adults (18–20) offering intensive mental health and substance use treatment in structured New England settings.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Altior Healthcare; LinkedIn lists “Public Company” but no public ticker exists — likely a classification error)
- **Headquarters**: Milton, New Hampshire, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Mental health care (adolescent residential treatment)
- **Target customers**: B2C – families of teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and emotional dysregulation
- **Mission/purpose**: “Providing exceptional care and support for our clients” and “making a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their families” (from careers page)

## Products & Services
- **Intensive Teen Residential Treatment**: A minimum of 3 individual therapy sessions per week, 3 group sessions per day, weekly family therapy, and weekly psychiatric care. Includes medication management, physical exercise, and nutrition. Tailored to each client’s needs.
- **Equine-Assisted Therapy** (Maine campus): Ground-based interactions with horses under licensed clinician supervision to build emotional regulation, trust, and relational skills. Integrated into individualized treatment plans.
- **Emerging Adult Program** (ages 18–20): Similar intensive structure for young adults.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly available; total funding not disclosed (likely funded by parent Altior Healthcare)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Altior Healthcare (parent company); accredited by The Joint Commission; in‑network with Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Harvard Pilgrim, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Carelon, Beacon, Multiplan
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expanded New Hampshire campus by 7 beds in February 2026 to meet surging demand
  - Released first clinical outcomes report showing a **62% reduction in depression symptoms**, sustained through one year post-discharge
  - Launched equine-assisted therapy program in Maine (May 2026)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Intensity of care**: One of the most intensive teen residential programs in the country (3 individual + 3 group sessions per day)
- **Natural setting**: Campuses in New Hampshire and mid‑coast Maine leverage the healing power of nature
- **Equine therapy**: A differentiated, evidence‑based modality not commonly offered in residential treatment
- **Accreditation**: The Joint Commission accreditation signals quality and compliance

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding physical capacity to meet growing demand for adolescent mental health services
- Integrating innovative therapeutic modalities (e.g., equine therapy) into core clinical model
- Publishing clinical outcomes to demonstrate efficacy and attract insurance partnerships

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “A culture of inclusivity and belonging” – diversity celebrated, authentic self-expression encouraged
- **Benefits**: 100% employer‑provided medical plans, comprehensive PTO, birthday PTO, mental health and life coaching assistance
- **Career development**: Clinical training, leadership training, personalized development plans, local university partnerships
- **Work environment**: Healing-focused, collaborative team of therapists, nurses, case managers, and support staff
- **Scheduling**: Flexible schedules that work for you (likely on‑site at residential campuses)
- **Remote/hybrid**: Not specified; roles are likely on‑site given the nature of residential care

## Sources
1. [theridgertc.com](https://theridgertc.com/careers/) – Careers page (benefits, culture, open roles)
2. [theridgertc.com](https://theridgertc.com/) – Main site (program details, insurance partners, mission)
3. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/the-ridge-rtc) – Company overview, founding year, news on expansion and outcomes
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ridge-treatment-center) – Employee count (21), leadership, industry classification

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