Mental Health and Substance Abuse Therapist

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor/Therapist to provide comprehensive mental health services within our community. The ideal candidate will deliver evidence-based therapies, conduct assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans to support clients dealing with mental health and addiction challenges. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals’ lives through clinical expertise and empathetic care.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group counseling utilizing therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and behavioral health strategies.
• Offer child and family counseling, addressing the needs of both children and their families in therapeutic settings.
• Implement crisis intervention techniques and manage crisis situations with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Deliver addiction counseling and substance abuse treatment aligned with best practices in addiction medicine.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on clinical evaluations, patient history, and ongoing progress.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, patient records, and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate home and community care services for patients requiring integrated support.
• Utilize research and data collection methods to monitor treatment outcomes and improve service delivery.
• Engage in case management activities to support patients’ recovery journeys across multiple settings.
• Ensure adherence to medical terminology standards and CPT coding for billing purposes.

Experience

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health Field from an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure LPCA, LPCC, LMFT, MFTA, LCSW, CSW.
• Proven experience in psychotherapy, clinical counseling, or behavioral health settings.
• Strong background in crisis management, crisis intervention, and PTSD care.
• Experience working with children & family counseling, hospital environments, or home & community care is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with diagnostic evaluation processes and psychopharmacology principles is preferred.
• Knowledge of addiction counseling techniques, mental health assessment tools, and diagnostic evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to perform intake assessments, case management, and patient care planning effectively.
• Excellent skills in social work principles, group therapy facilitation, and applied behavior analysis are advantageous. This position requires a dedicated professional committed to providing compassionate mental health services while adhering to regulatory standards such as HIPAA. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, clinical expertise in behavioral health interventions, and a passion for supporting individuals on their path to recovery.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person