Mental Health Therapist - Recovery & Co-Occurring Care

Avenues Recovery; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

HRSA student loan repayment

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Cambridge, MD seeks a Mental Health Therapist to deliver evidence-based care for individuals in substance use recovery and co-occurring disorders. You will build therapeutic relationships, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and guide clients toward lasting recovery and improved mental wellness.

Responsibilities include individualized treatment planning, individual/group/family therapy, and crisis intervention, with a focus on confidentiality, ethics, and client

Qualifications

• Must hold active state licensure or certification to practice (LCSW, LCPC, LGPC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT)
• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field required
• Strong clinical judgment and confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client
• Conduct individual, group, family, and couples therapy sessions
• Manage a caseload and oversee clients’ clinical care throughout treatment
• Assess client progress and modify treatment interventions as needed
• Provide crisis intervention, prevention, and de-escalation when necessary
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and treatment team for coordinated care
• Develop aftercare and discharge recommendations to support long-term recovery
• Model professionalism, integrity, accountability, dignity, and respect in all interactions

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Professional boundaries

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work

Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Cambridge, MD seeks a Mental Health Therapist to deliver evidence-based care for individuals in substance use recovery and co-occurring disorders. You will build therapeutic relationships, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and guide clients toward lasting recovery and improved mental wellness.

Responsibilities include individualized treatment planning, individual/group/family therapy, and crisis intervention, with a focus on confidentiality, ethics, and client