Licensed Master Level Therapist

The Licensed Master-Level Therapist provides evidence-based clinical services to individuals participating in a substance use disorder and behavioral health recovery program offering Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. The therapist is responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic groups, providing individual therapy, and supporting clients in achieving and maintaining long-term recovery.

The therapist works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to address substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and other barriers to recovery. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to ethical, client-centered care.

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments including ASAM criteria, clinical evaluations, and ongoing assessments of client needs.

• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and client progress.

• Assess substance use history, relapse risk, mental health symptoms, psychosocial stressors, and recovery support systems.

• Participate in determining appropriate level of care and recommend referrals or transitions when clinically indicated.

• Coordinate with medical providers, psychiatric professionals, case managers, and other treatment team members as appropriate.

• Provide individual counseling and group therapy services to clients enrolled in PHP and IOP.

• Facilitate structured therapeutic groups addressing substance use recovery, co-occurring disorders, emotional regulation, coping skills, and behavioral change.

• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention interventions, as appropriate to training and scope of practice.

• Support clients in identifying triggers, recognizing high-risk situations, managing cravings, and developing healthy coping strategies.

• Encourage accountability, self-awareness, personal responsibility, and engagement in the recovery process.

• Incorporate recovery-supportive principles, including 12-step participation when appropriate to the client's preferences and treatment plan.
   

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an appropriately accredited institution.

• Current, active, and unrestricted independent clinical license appropriate to the position and jurisdiction.

• In Georgia, qualifying licenses may include LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, subject to applicable state requirements and the specific duties of the role.

• Experience providing clinical services to individuals with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, or other behavioral health needs.

• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and relapse prevention.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, ethical standards, confidentiality, and accurate clinical records.
   

  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a substance use disorder treatment program, PHP, IOP, residential treatment, or outpatient behavioral health setting.

• Experience facilitating psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups.

• Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and level-of-care assessment and placement.

• Training or experience in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorder treatment.

• Knowledge of 12-step recovery programs and other community-based recovery support resources.

• Experience with electronic health records, utilization review, and insurance authorization processes.