Clinical Therapist - Addiction & Mental Health (401k, PTO)

Alpas Wellness; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Training and Education Allowance

Job summary

Alpas Wellness in La Plata, Maryland is seeking a Clinical Therapist to evaluate and treat clients with behavioral health and substance use concerns. You will collaborate with medical and psychiatric teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans and coordinate aftercare with Treatment Navigators.

The role requires Maryland licensure for D&A counseling and 1–3 years’ relevant experience. Strong communication, organization, and tech skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Maryland licensure or credential for Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
• 1–3 years of experience in behavioral healthcare serving culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess readiness for treatment.
• Develop treatment goals and plans, including medically assisted treatment options and referrals.
• Review treatment options with patients and families; coordinate with Treatment Navigators on aftercare.
• Help patients develop skills to recover and modify behaviors.
• Identify factors hindering recovery and intervene accordingly.
• Educate families about addiction and coping strategies.
• Refer patients to external resources and services (job placement, groups).
• Conduct outreach to raise awareness of signs of addiction and steps to avoid destructive behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical/problem-solving

Cultural diversity awareness

Education

Maryland licensure or credential for D&A counseling

LCPC/LCADC/LCSW-C preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alpas Wellness in La Plata, Maryland is seeking a Clinical Therapist to evaluate and treat clients with behavioral health and substance use concerns. You will collaborate with medical and psychiatric teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans and coordinate aftercare with Treatment Navigators.

The role requires Maryland licensure for D&A counseling and 1–3 years’ relevant experience. Strong communication, organization, and tech skills are essential.