Clinical Therapist

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a Clinical Therapist to plan and coordinate medically approved treatment plans for patients seeking in-patient substance use disorder treatment within our Alpas facility. The role focuses on co-occurring disorders, evidence-based practice, and family systems to support recovery.

The Clinical Therapist motivates clients, develops tools for recovery, and collaborates with medical and psychiatric teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid State of VA license or credential allowing independent practice of Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
• Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience treating SA, MH, and co-occurring.
• Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patients and medically assisted treatment options.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks.
• Commitment to confidentiality with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client’s mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess readiness for treatment.
• Facilitate daily group therapy sessions.
• Complete all clinical case notes the same day as service provided.
• Help clients develop individualized treatment plans and goals, including education about medically assisted treatment options and referrals to other resources.
• Review and recommend treatment options with patients and their families.
• Help clients develop skills and behaviors to aid recovery and work toward behavior modification.
• Identify behaviors or situations that interfere with recovery.
• Teach families about addiction and coping strategies.
• Provide case management services such as community resources and referrals for employment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

VA licensure

Group therapy

Documentation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Tools

Google Suites

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

For more information, please visit: www.alpaswellnesscenters.org

Job Summary:

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