Recovery Therapist — Hybrid Schedule, Impactful Clinician

Cedar Recovery; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recovery in Knoxville seeks a Staff Therapist to provide therapeutic support and clinical services, delivering individual and group counseling and developing SMART goals with patients in recovery programs.

You will coordinate admissions, care planning, and community referrals, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and accreditation standards. Strong SUD background and licensure will support effective care delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• LCSW or LPC licensure is a plus but not required.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment preferred.
• Knowledge of assessment, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and referral processes.
• Proficiency with EMR systems, MS Office, Google Drive and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admissions assessments, initial and ongoing clinical assessments, and treatment planning.
• Develop individualized plans of care addressing social, environmental, psychological, vocational, medical, and familial factors.
• Establish and monitor measurable SMART goals with each patient.
• Provide individual and group counseling in accordance with policy-defined frequency requirements.
• Educate patients on SUD, relapse prevention, and recovery strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as clinically indicated.
• Assist patients in developing aftercare plans and facilitate referrals to community resources and external providers.
• Complete clinical documentation within required timeframes.
• Orient patients to program policies and procedures within 24 hours and again within 30 days of admission.
• Review drug screen results and complete benzodiazepine action plans when needed.
• Submit and document code change requests and diversion control plan education.
• Complete and update Central Registry information as required.
• Maintain licensure/certification and complete continuing education.
• Maintain a HIPAA-compliant, secure work environment.

Skills

Experience in SUD treatment

Assessment & treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or social work

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Zoom

Job description

Cedar Recovery in Knoxville seeks a Staff Therapist to provide therapeutic support and clinical services, delivering individual and group counseling and developing SMART goals with patients in recovery programs.

You will coordinate admissions, care planning, and community referrals, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and accreditation standards. Strong SUD background and licensure will support effective care delivery.