What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Therapist position at L.I.V. Recovery Sober Living?
About LIV Recovery Sober Living
LIV Recovery Sober Living is a mission-driven organization creating safe, person-centered spaces where people can heal, rebuild, and thrive. Our work is grounded in dignity, accountability, compassionate support, and a commitment to high-quality recovery services. We support services that align with CSTAR program expectations and CARF standards, with a focus on ethical care, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes for the people we serve.
Job Summary
We are looking for a caring and thoughtful Clinical Therapist to join our supportive team. In this role, you will provide compassionate, person-centered therapy within recovery-focused programs, including services connected to CSTAR expectations and CARF-aligned standards of care. You will walk alongside individuals as they work toward healing, growth, stability, and greater well-being.
Why This Role Matters
The Clinical Therapist plays an important role in helping people feel seen, heard, and supported. Through ethical clinical care, respectful collaboration, trauma-informed support, and consistent documentation, this role helps ensure LIV’s services remain person-centered, compliant, and aligned with CSTAR requirements, CARF standards, and our commitment to dignity, accountability, and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, family, and crisis intervention therapy in a supportive, person-centered manner
- Complete clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment plans with respect for each person’s strengths, goals, culture, preferences, and lived experience
- Use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, grief counseling, substance use counseling, and other appropriate clinical practices
- Support people as they build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and work toward self-determined recovery goals
- Provide services and maintain documentation in alignment with CSTAR program expectations, CARF standards, HIPAA requirements, and applicable clinical record standards
- Collaborate with team members, community partners, and natural supports to help coordinate care and support continuity across services
- Provide services through in-person and/or telehealth formats while maintaining privacy, professionalism, and accessibility
- Participate in team collaboration, quality improvement, compliance activities, and ongoing efforts to strengthen ethical, person-centered care.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Current licensure or certification as an LCSW, LPC, or equivalent clinical credential preferred; provisionally licensed individuals are encouraged to apply
- Experience providing clinical counseling in outpatient, inpatient, residential, substance use, or recovery-focused settings preferred
- Knowledge of behavioral health interventions, crisis support, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and ICD coding
- Familiarity with CSTAR services, CARF standards, quality improvement, compliance, or accreditation processes preferred
- Experience supporting people with mental health, substance use, trauma, grief, disability, or other life challenges in a respectful and strengths-based way
- Comfort using telehealth platforms and maintaining accurate electronic documentation
- Strong communication skills and a warm, collaborative approach that helps people feel respected, heard, and supported
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where people can heal, rebuild, and thrive, we would be honored to hear from you. LIV Recovery Sober Living offers the opportunity to do meaningful clinical work within a mission-driven, supportive environment that values person-centered care, CSTAR-aligned services, CARF standards, and continuous improvement. Apply today to join a team committed to dignity, accountability, and compassionate support.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations
LIV Recovery Sober Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants who need an accommodation are encouraged to contact human resources at hr@livsoberliving.com for assistance.
Pay: From $63,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person