Licensed Clinician - On-Site Addiction Recovery Therapist

Detox West Tennessee; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Detox West Tennessee in Jackson, TN is seeking a dedicated Therapist to deliver high-quality care at our on-site detox center. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, psychiatrists, and support staff to support clients beginning their recovery.

The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, plus active licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, or LAC).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Active state licensure/certification for LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, or LAC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to ethical and legal standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments on admission, including substance use history, mental health, medical, family, social, legal, and environmental factors.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning with nursing, medical staff, and counselors; develop and update individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling focused on motivation for change, relapse prevention, coping skills, and adjustment to detox and early recovery.
• Facilitate family meetings, provide education on addiction and recovery, and support healthy family communication and boundary setting.
• Coordinate discharge and aftercare planning, including referrals to residential or outpatient treatment, MAT providers, mental health services, housing, and community supports.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and support for patients experiencing acute distress, suicidality, or complex behavioral issues; follow facility safety protocols.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation in the EMR, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families about community resources, support groups, and harm reduction strategies as appropriate.
• Participate in daily clinical rounds, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives; contribute to policy development and program enhancement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Detox West Tennessee in Jackson, TN is seeking a dedicated Therapist to deliver high-quality care at our on-site detox center. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, psychiatrists, and support staff to support clients beginning their recovery.

The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, plus active licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, or LAC).