Outpatient Clinician — Therapy & Startup Growth

Paradigm Recovery Centers; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Recovery Center, a startup behavioral health outpatient center in Missouri, seeks an Outpatient Clinician to provide individual and group therapy, complete clinical documentation, and plan treatment within ASAM 2.1 and 2.5 levels of care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensure HIPAA compliance, and contribute to program development while supporting startup growth and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
• 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.
• Maintain flexibility in a startup setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Startup experience

Education

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

Job description

Paradigm Recovery Center, a startup behavioral health outpatient center in Missouri, seeks an Outpatient Clinician to provide individual and group therapy, complete clinical documentation, and plan treatment within ASAM 2.1 and 2.5 levels of care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensure HIPAA compliance, and contribute to program development while supporting startup growth and quality improvement initiatives.