Licensed Substance Use Therapist — Growth & Impact

Moving Mountains Recovery; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Moving Mountains Recovery is an outpatient Substance Use Treatment Program in New Jersey. The Primary Therapist will deliver counseling services, collaborate on treatment plans, and monitor progress across ASAM criteria and DSM-5 diagnoses.

The role emphasizes client-centered, recovery-oriented care with documentation in the clinical record and coordination with referral sources. Opportunities for growth are highlighted in the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling and active NJ license are required.
• LCADC/ LCADC Intern or LPC/LCSW license holders within scope of practice are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assess counseling needs of clients.
• Assess clients using the ASI or other standardized clinical interview tool and diagnose substance use disorder using DSM-5.
• Determine level of care according to ASAM Criteria.
• Obtain relevant previous records for current treatment episode.
• Develop client treatment plans with goals and measurable objectives.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Review treatment progress and determine need for continued services, transfer, or discharge.
• Revise treatment plans as needed to address ongoing problems.
• Develop discharge/transfer plans and coordinate with referral sources.
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide active case consultation, and document all services in the clinical record.

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

NJ license active

Tools

ASI assessment tool

DSM-5 diagnosis

Job description

Moving Mountains Recovery is an outpatient Substance Use Treatment Program in New Jersey. The Primary Therapist will deliver counseling services, collaborate on treatment plans, and monitor progress across ASAM criteria and DSM-5 diagnoses.

The role emphasizes client-centered, recovery-oriented care with documentation in the clinical record and coordination with referral sources. Opportunities for growth are highlighted in the organization.