Primary Therapist – Addiction Recovery Team

Wellbrook Recovery; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Clinical supervision

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Wellbrook Recovery in Chardon, OH is seeking a full-time Primary Therapist to deliver individual therapy, facilitate groups, and coordinate care across levels of treatment. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and support clients through recovery within a compassionate, evidence-based program.

This role requires a Master's in a related field and licensure or licensure-eligibility in Ohio, with experience in substance use and dual diagnosis settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Ohio (e.g., LISW, LPCC, IMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience working in substance use and/or dual diagnosis treatment settings preferred.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria, DSM-5, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Strong group facilitation and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to upholding a client-centered, recovery-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial clinical assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations upon admission
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the clinical team
• Provide weekly individual therapy sessions (frequency may vary by level of care)
• Facilitate daily or weekly process and psychoeducational groups
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with organizational, state, and licensing standards
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other providers to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed, including during psychiatric or medical escalations
• Maintain communication with families and outside providers, as appropriate, and with consent
• Support a therapeutic environment that prioritizes safety, dignity, and healing
• Uphold ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality at all times

Skills

Group facilitation

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma-informed care principles

ASAM criteria knowledge

DSM-5 knowledge

Client-centered recovery-oriented

Education

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

Job description

Wellbrook Recovery in Chardon, OH is seeking a full-time Primary Therapist to deliver individual therapy, facilitate groups, and coordinate care across levels of treatment. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and support clients through recovery within a compassionate, evidence-based program.

This role requires a Master's in a related field and licensure or licensure-eligibility in Ohio, with experience in substance use and dual diagnosis settings.