Clinical Therapist

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401k

Training and Education Allowance

Job summary

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC in La Plata, Maryland, seeks a Clinical Therapist to evaluate mental health, plan treatments, and support recovery for individuals with substance use and behavioral health needs. The role requires Maryland licensure and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and MS Office proficiency.

Two shift options and a salary range of $75,000–$100,000 reflect experience and responsibilities in a compassionate, patient-centered residential setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Maryland licensure or credential for Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
• LCPC, LCADC, LCSW-C preferred.
• 1–3 years in behavioral health/substance abuse with diverse populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication; organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' mental and physical health and readiness for treatment.
• Develop treatment goals and plans, including MAT education and referrals.
• Review options with patients and families; coordinate with treatment navigators.
• Help patients develop recovery skills and behaviors.
• Identify factors affecting recovery and provide family education.
• Refer to additional resources and support services.
• Conduct outreach to educate signs of addiction and steps to seek help.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

Org skills

Multitasking

Analytical skills

MS Office

Confidentiality

Cultural competency

Maryland licensure knowledge

Education

Maryland Licensure or Credential (CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Clinical Therapist

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC - La Plata, Maryland, United States

About this position

Position: Clinical Therapist

Location: La Plata, Maryland

Job Status: Salary, Full Time

At Alpas Wellness Centers, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where people heal their minds and bodies, rediscover their purpose, and forge a path of recovery toward a brighter future. Guided by our values-Authenticity, Innovation, Patient and Staff Experience, Compassion, Safety, and Autonomy we integrate traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to create individualized treatment plans that truly meet each person where they are.

Alpas Wellness - La Plata is a fully licensed and accredited residential treatment center located in La Plata, Maryland, dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare through a personalized, whole-person approach. We serve individuals and families navigating substance use disorder and mental health concerns with innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our thoughtfully designed facility offers a tranquil environment complete with private and shared residential suites, nurses' stations, community spaces, and biophilic design elements that support healing and comfort.

We are driven by a vision to revolutionize behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful care and want to be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of wellness, we'd love to connect.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Help patients' develop treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams
• Review and recommend treatment options with patients and their families; partner with Treatment Navigators around after care plan
• Help patients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
• Work with patients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
• Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
• Refer patients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups
• Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Must hold valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice of Drug and Alcohol Counseling (CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW, LSCW-C)
• LCPC, LCADC, LCSW-C preferred
• One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations
• Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patients. Knowledge of medically assisted treatment options in the field of substance use disorder treatment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure
• Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization
• Understands need for, and maintains, appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts
• Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources

Schedule

• Monday through Friday with two shifts available:
• 8am to 4:30pm
• 8:30am to 5pm

Compensation

Salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000, depending on experience

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401k
• Training and Education Allowance

Alpas Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.