Licensed Therapist

Overview :

As a Licensed Therapist at our Addiction Treatment Center, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals struggling with addiction.

Your primary responsibility will be to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support clients in their journey towards recovery.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with medical professionals, counselors, and other specialists to ensure holistic care for our clients.

This role requires empathy, clinical expertise, and a commitment to empowering individuals to overcome addiction and achieve lasting sobriety.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct thorough assessments of clients' mental health, substance use history, and treatment needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, incorporating client goals and evidence-based practices.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address underlying issues contributing to addiction and facilitate recovery.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care.
• Monitor and evaluate clients' progress throughout treatment, adjusting interventions as needed to ensure effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate care, including psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all therapeutic interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing acute mental health or substance-related issues.
• Educate clients and their families about addiction, recovery principles, relapse prevention strategies, and community resources.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

Qualifications :

• Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Current licensure as a therapist (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in California.
• Experience working in addiction treatment or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of addiction, co-occurring mental health disorders, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse clients and create a supportive therapeutic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Capacity for empathy, patience, and nonjudgmental listening.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining ethical standards and confidentiality in all aspects of client care.
• Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of clients and the treatment center environment.
19 days ago