Therapist I

Join our dynamic team where your passion for helping individuals on their journey to recovery will find purpose. You will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy to those seeking support for substance abuse. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact, thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, and are committed to the highest standards of care, we invite you to contribute to our mission of fostering positive change in the lives of those affected by addiction.

Responsibilities:

• CLINICAL CARE: Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on the needs of the clinic’s patient population and caseload, aligned with scientific best-practice guidelines. Demonstrate competency for individual counseling, offering occasional individual counselor sessions as appropriate.
• PATIENT CARE COORDINATION: Assist with treatment planning and reviewing progress towards treatment plan goals. Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
• DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE: Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record. Ensure adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
• MEETING AND COLLABORATION: Attend required meetings including but not limited to all on-site staff meetings, supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings.
• TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP: Occasional training/onboarding support for new hire Counselor I. Training, onboarding, and mentorship support for new hire counselors within the site or adjacent clinics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of patients. Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients. Natural problem solver, looks for solutions to best meet patient needs with a sense of urgency. Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment. Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes. Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) preferred. Embraces a culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2 desired. Prior experience with harm reduction a plus.

Qualifications:

• EXPERIENCE: Required: 1+ year experience as Counselor I or other relevant experience. Preferred: 2+ years’ experience in relevant field.
• EDUCATION: Required: Consistent with state-level regulation and requirements, at minimum Master’s Degree. Preferred: Master’s Degree.
• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Active clinical licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum dependently licensed.

BENEFITS AND PERKS: PTO (Paid Time Off). Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match. Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities. Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance. Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP). Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.

Ready to shape our future by bringing in top talent? Apply now and be a key player in our success!