Primary Therapist (SUD/ Co-Occurring Disorders)

Primary Therapist (SUD) – Detox & Residential

Location: Tiffin, OH (open to candidates in surrounding areas)
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday (Daytime)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join a high-performing behavioral health team providing critical care at the detox and residential level. This is an opportunity to work hands-on with clients in early recovery while building a long-term career in a growing organization.

About the Role

We are actively hiring a Primary Therapist with experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment to support patients through detox and residential levels of care. This role offers a manageable caseload of 1–10 clients, allowing you to focus on quality care, clinical outcomes, and meaningful patient engagement.

You will play a key role in the full clinical lifecycle, from pre-assessment through discharge planning, working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-assessments and clinical screenings to determine appropriate level of care
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual therapy and crisis intervention for patients in early recovery
• Facilitate group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, MI)
• Manage a small caseload while maintaining high-quality, compliant documentation
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and clinical teams to ensure continuity of care
• Track patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and support successful discharges

Requirements

• Active Ohio licensure required: LCDC, LPC, or LSW
• Experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD), addiction treatment, or behavioral health
• Detox and/or residential experience strongly preferred
• Experience with co-occurring mental health disorders is a plus
• Strong documentation, assessment, and patient engagement skills

What We’re Looking For

• Clinicians who are passionate about addiction recovery and behavioral health
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced detox/residential environment
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills
• Team players who want long-term growth and leadership opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and licensure
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities into Senior Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, or leadership roles
• Ongoing clinical development and training support

Why Join Us

• High-impact role working with clients at a critical stage of recovery
• Small caseloads for better clinical outcomes and less burnout
• Growing organization with clear paths for career advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented environment focused on quality care

Pay: $60,000- $85,000.00

Location: Tiffin, OH

Schedule: Tues- Sat or Sun- Thurs (based on LOC

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Substance use disorder counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Detox/ Residential LOC: 1 year (Preferred)
• Group facilitation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• OH clinical licensure (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000