Clinical Therapist

Alpas Wellness; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401k

Training and Education Allowance

Job summary

Alpas Wellness Centers in Sterling, VA seeks a Clinical Therapist to plan and coordinate medically approved treatment plans for patients seeking in-patient substance use disorder care. The role focuses on co-occurring disorders and evidence-based, person-centered practices.

You will facilitate group therapy, complete notes the same day, and collaborate with medical and psychiatric teams. The compensation ranges from $80,000 to $100,000, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth in

Qualifications

• Must have VA counseling license or credential allowing independent practice in drug and alcohol counseling.
• Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience treating SA, MH, and co-occurring disorders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients’ mental health, addiction status, and readiness for treatment.
• Facilitate daily group therapy sessions.
• Complete clinical notes on the same day of service.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate with medical/psychiatric teams.
• Review treatment options with patients and families.
• Assist with case management and referrals as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

VA counseling license

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Position: Clinical Therapist

Location: Sterling, VA

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 - NOVA is a fully licensed and accredited behavioral health outpatient facility located in Sterling, Virginia, 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 outpatient facility offers a tranquil environment for PHP and IOP levels of care incorporating 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.

The Clinical Therapist/Counselor plans and coordinates medically approved treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for patients seeking in-patient substance use disorder treatment in an Alpas facility. Treatment plans will address co-occurring disorders, leverage Alpas Clinical programming, address family systems and other factors influencing patients\' recovery. The Clinical Therapist/Counselor inspires and motivates patients and helps them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate client’s mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Facilitate daily group therapy sessions
• Complete all clinical case notes same day as service provided
• Help clients develop individualized treatment plans, goals and objectives, 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
• Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to help aid their individual recovery journey from their addiction and work toward behavior modification
• 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
• At times, provide case management services such as community resources and referrals for employment
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Must hold valid State of VA or Credential that allows for the independent practice of Drug and Alcohol Counseling
• Must have 2 years minimum post licensure experience treating clients with SA, MH, and co-occurring
• 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
• Must be willing and comfortable working independently
• 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 (Google Suites and Microsoft Office)
• 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 evidence by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, clients, visitors, families, and referral sources

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, normal business hours

Compensation:

$80,000 to $100,000, depending on experience

• 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.