Licensed Clinician Outpatient LMSW, LPC, LMFT

Paradigm Recovery Centers; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Recovery Center, a startup behavioral health outpatient provider in Missouri, seeks an Outpatient Clinician to deliver individual and group therapy, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, and develop treatment plans within ASAM 2.5 and 2.1. The clinician will document in the EHR, ensure compliance, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, care coordination, discharge planning, and client education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field is required.
• Missouri license or license-eligible status (LPC/PLPC, LCSW/LMSW, LMFT/PLMFT) is required.
• Experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment is required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy sessions in line with ASAM 2.5 and 2.1 requirements.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate therapeutic groups as assigned.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic impressions.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete clinical documentation in the EHR timely and accurately.
• Ensure documentation meets Missouri regulations and payer standards.
• Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality compliance.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and supervision.
• Coordinate care with medical, case management, and peer staff.
• Communicate client progress and safety concerns.
• Support engagement and retention in treatment.
• Assist with discharge planning and referrals.
• Educate clients and families on recovery resources.
• Contribute to clinical workflow and program development.
• Support quality improvement and survey readiness.

Skills

Therapy skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Position Overview:

Paradigm Recovery Center is a startup behavioral health treatment center providing structured, evidence-based outpatient services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Outpatient Clinician provides individual and group therapy, clinical documentation, and treatment planning within ASAM 2.5 and 2.1 levels of care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Services:

• Provide individual therapy sessions in accordance with ASAM 2.5 and 2.1 requirements
• Facilitate or co-facilitate therapeutic groups as assigned
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic impressions
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans
• Provide crisis intervention as needed

Documentation & Compliance:

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EHR
• Ensure documentation meets Missouri regulations and payer standards
• Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality compliance

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Participate in treatment team meetings and supervision
• Coordinate care with medical, case management, and peer staff
• Communicate client progress and safety concerns

Client Engagement & Care Coordination:

• Support engagement and retention in treatment
• Assist with discharge planning and referrals
• Educate clients and families on recovery resources

Program Development (Startup Environment):

• Contribute to clinical workflow and program development
• Support quality improvement and survey readiness
• Maintain flexibility in a startup setting

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Missouri license or license-eligible status (LPC/PLPC, LCSW/LMSW, LMFT/PLMFT)
• Experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in ASAM 2.1 and/or 2.5 levels of care
• Experience in PHP or IOP programs
• Familiarity with CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-informed care
• Startup or program build-out experience

Schedule Expectations:

• Daytime and/or evening hours based on program needs
• Flexible scheduling during startup phase

Physical & Professional Requirements:

• Ability to conduct therapy and documentation for extended periods
• Ability to manage emotionally complex situations
• Reliable attendance and professional conduct