Therapist

About the job Therapist


Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Substance Use Therapist to support clients across Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) levels of care. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based individual and group therapy rooted in substance use treatment, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and recovery-focused care .

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clinical caseload providing weekly individual counseling sessions
• Lead and facilitate private-center substance use therapy groups in PHP/IOP/OP
• Conduct intake assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations as needed
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans and ongoing plan updates
• Provide clinical documentation that meets NJ regulatory and compliance standards
• Support aftercare planning and relapse prevention strategies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including admissions, nursing, psychiatry, UR, and care coordination
• Engage families when appropriate for support calls and recovery education
• Utilize EMR systems for accurate, timely, and compliant clinical charting

Required Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following active New Jersey credentials:
  LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC, LCADC, LSW,
• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• Prior experience at a private substance abuse treatment center (REQUIRED)
• Clinical experience managing a therapy caseload, documentation, and group facilitation
• Understanding of recovery principles and relapse prevention clinical frameworks
• Ability to work on-site in NJ

Preferred / Plus Experience

• Experience leading therapy groups in PHP / IOP settings
• Strong understanding of the 12-Step recovery model
• Familiarity with relapse prevention, motivational interviewing (MI), CBT for SUD, and recovery coaching principles
• Knowledge of ASAM levels of care (PHP/IOP/OP)

Core Competencies for Success

• Client-centered care with an abstinence based mindset
• Strong clinical documentation and compliance awareness (Joint Commission / state regs)
• Group engagement skills that support connection, accountability, and long-term sobriety
• Ability to blend clinical structure with 12-Step cultural fluency
• High emotional intelligence and strong therapeutic alliance building