Outpatient Primary Therapist — $100k+ (Mon-Fri)

Recovery Centers of America; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Centers of America invites applications for the Outpatient Primary Therapist role in Virginia. The position is a full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule with a starting salary from $100,000.

The therapist will plan, direct, and coordinate evidence-based, person-centered treatment programs across hospital and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessing clients, developing goals, coordinating treatment with families, and guiding individuals through recovery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling; Virginia licensure (LPC/LCSW/LCADC/LMFT).
• 1–3 years in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving diverse populations.
• Experience in individual, family, and group counseling (PHP/IOP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment; multitask effectively.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health and readiness for treatment.
• Help clients develop treatment goals and plans.
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and families.
• Assist clients in developing recovery-support skills and behaviors.
• Identify triggers and coping strategies with clients.
• Educate families about addiction and provide guidance.
• Refer clients to additional resources and services.
• Conduct outreach to identify signs of addiction and steps to avoid it.
• Oversee census within the assigned area and ensure budgetary requirements are met.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Recovery Centers of America invites applications for the Outpatient Primary Therapist role in Virginia. The position is a full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule with a starting salary from $100,000.

The therapist will plan, direct, and coordinate evidence-based, person-centered treatment programs across hospital and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessing clients, developing goals, coordinating treatment with families, and guiding individuals through recovery.