Lead Therapist

Cedar Recovery; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking treatment facility as a Lead Therapist, where you will play a crucial role in guiding patients toward recovery from substance use disorders. This position focuses on implementing effective treatment strategies, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, and collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. You will be responsible for supervising staff therapists, ensuring compliance, and providing ongoing support to patients as they work towards their recovery goals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the required expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and licensure required for Lead Therapist position.
• Experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment strategies and supervise staff therapists.
• Conduct assessments and develop individual care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Substance abuse assessments

Case management

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Counseling

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

Job Description – Lead Therapist

Cedar Recovery is currently hiring for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider Designation (LPC-MHSP). The Lead Therapist will implement effective treatment strategies in coordination with the Clinical Director and play a vital role in helping patients feel better, get better and stay better.

Cedar Recovery, LLC is an ASAM Level I outpatient treatment facility that employs an array of evidenced-based treatment modalities to provide an integrated model of care of medical, counseling, and therapeutic interventions to treat every patient’s individual needs and promote long-term sustainable recovery from substance use disorder. While Cedar Recovery provides care for all substance use disorders, it has a primary focus on treating opioid use disorder with medications such as Buprenorphine and/or Naltrexone (MAT).

Overview

The Lead Therapist is expected to demonstrate expertise in: individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, advocacy, case management, substance abuse assessments, intakes, discharge/continuing care planning, and appropriate referrals. The therapist may also perform other related tasks that are a part of Cedar Recovery’s operation. The focus in this position requires knowledge of opioid addiction and direct practice in facilitating evidenced based treatment. Therapists are entrusted to maintain their expertise and continually gain knowledge via continuing education and training within the scope of opioid or substance abuse treatment.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the care values of Cedar Recovery: love unconditionally, forgive habitually, and demonstrate mercy.
• Treat patients better than they expect to be treated.
• Support the patient’s progress toward recovery goals, improved social determinants of health scores, and patient health outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of medical providers and admin professionals to provide best-in-class care to our patients.
• Supervise staff therapist(s) and group therapist(s) on staff.
• Conduct internal chart audits, co-sign notes, ensure compliance, and develop clinical skills.
• Regularly evaluate staff needs and facilitate clinical training.
• Conduct individual and group sessions.
• Administer patient assessments as clinically indicated.
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s policies and procedures.
• Establish and build rapport with clients.
• Conduct initial assessments and formulate individual plans of care.
• Establish SMART goals with each patient and monitor progress.
• Maintain licensure/certification and complete required CEUs.
• Provide referrals outside of Cedar Recovery as clinically indicated.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements for this position are a Master’s level degree and licensure.

Consideration of applicants will be weighed based on:

• Experience in the field

Educational background: Master’s or higher in social work, counseling, and/or related field of study.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional treatment environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clinician must also be available to respond to questions from their clinical team as needed.

Some employees may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Employees working virtually are expected to fulfill the same job functions as in the office, including carrying the same office hours and being able to communicate effectively and promptly in a virtual environment.

Compensation: Competitive salary will be determined by experience and education.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, complying with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time