Recovery Therapist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a skilled Recovery Therapist to support individuals with substance use disorders.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, delivering individual, group, and family therapy, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery. The ideal candidate holds independent Kentucky licensure (LCSW/LPCC or equivalent) and has experience in addiction medicine or mental health services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Independent state licensure to practice in Kentucky (LCSW or LPCC or equivalent).
• 80 hours of continuing education related to substance use disorders within four years of hire or within two years of start date.
• Experience in addiction medicine, therapeutic counseling, or mental health services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy for substance use disorders.
• Assess patients and monitor progress throughout recovery journeys.
• Maintain confidential documentation and develop individual treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure holistic care.
• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT) and support patient motivation.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Description:

St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a skilled and compassionate Recovery Therapist to join our team. This role focuses on serving those with a substance use disorder. The ideal candidate will hold independent licensure in the state of Kentucky and possess a strong background in therapeutic approaches for substance use disorder.

Working through a trauma competent lens, deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions aimed at addressing substance use disorders and promoting recovery.
Seeks to enhancing motivation for change, evoking change while honoring the autonomy of the individual served
Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients’ needs and progress throughout their recovery journey.
Maintains accurate and confidential documentation of therapy, develops individual treatment plans, adhering to all regulatory standards.
Understands the disease model, with particular appreciation for addiction medicine as one pathway to recovery.
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure holistic patient care.
Meets patient care expectations for the position.

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
Independent licensure in the state of Kentucky as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC), or equivalent.
Experience in addiction medicine, therapeutic counseling, or mental health services is preferred.
Must have 80 hours of continue education related to substance use disorders within four years of starting with the organization or obtain within two years of hire date.
Expertise in evidence-based therapy methods, including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills to foster trust with patients.

Schedule and Benefits:

Evening hours are required, with a rotation of evening group
Full-time position with flexible scheduling to meet patient and practice needs.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in addiction therapy.

St. Elizabeth Physicians is aphysician ledmulti-specialty physician group organization consisting of 451 physicians, 244 advanced practice providers and more than 2,200 non-provider associates. We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than 364,000 patients in our more than 165 conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region.

We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence. St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation’s best. We are also a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This network provides access to proven protocols, eConsults and unparalleled experience. It supports our mission to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the diversity of our associates.

About St. Elizabeth:

St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providersand more than2,000 non-provider associates.We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than409,000patients in our more than121conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region.

We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence. St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation’s best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.