Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Licensed Therapist

Generationshealthcare; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance starts after start

Sign-on bonus (if applicable)

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Temecula Recovery Center is seeking a licensed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Therapist to provide direct clinical services in an inpatient detox and rehab setting. You will conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and lead individual and group therapy sessions to support recovery journeys.

You will join a skilled interdisciplinary team, using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI) and collaborate with medical and support staff to coordinate care from admission through discharge.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field.
• Active California licensure as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• Minimum of three years of experience or training in substance use disorder treatment (inpatient/residential preferred).
• Crisis intervention and group facilitation experience.
• Experience with ASAM criteria and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy per client plans, averaging 20–25 direct clinical hours weekly.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.
• Develop and update person-centered treatment plans based on ASAM criteria and interdisciplinary input.
• Facilitate CBT, DBT, ACT, relapse prevention, and motivational interviewing groups.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate progress and goals.
• Complete clinical documentation (assessments, progress notes, discharge summaries) accurately and timely.
• Assess suicidality/homicidality and implement safety interventions as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical support within the milieu.
• Coordinate care with medical, case management, and referral resources to ensure continuity of care.

Job description

Temecula Recovery Center

$70,000.00 – $85,000.00

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) LICENSED THERAPIST

M-F 8.30am to 5:00

Temecula Recovery Center, a Generations Healthcare facility, is looking for a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Licensed Therapist to join our team.

Position Overview

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Licensed Therapist is a licensed mental health professional responsible for providing direct clinical services to clients receiving substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment in an inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation setting. This role ensures that services are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and aligned with regulatory and ethical standards. The Licensed Therapist plays a key role in assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and coordination of care to support positive client outcomes.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Insurance starts on the 1st of the month following start date. Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee’s date of hire.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy services in accordance with client treatment plans and level of care, maintaining an average of 20–25 direct clinical service hours per week, inclusive of group and individual sessions.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and ongoing symptom monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized, person-centered treatment plans based on clinical presentation, ASAM criteria, and interdisciplinary input.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups using evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, ACT, relapse prevention, and motivational interviewing.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate client progress, barriers, and treatment goals to the team.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Assess clients for suicidality, homicidality, and other safety risks, and implement appropriate interventions when needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical support within the milieu as needed to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with medical staff, case management, and support staff to ensure integrated and coordinated care.
• Communicate with family members, loved ones, and support systems as clinically appropriate and in accordance with confidentiality regulations.
• Coordinate care with referral sources, outpatient providers, and community resources to ensure continuity of care at admission, during treatment, and at discharge.
• Complete discharge planning and discharge sessions to ensure clients have appropriate coping skills, transition plans, and follow-up resources.
• Provide clinical information to utilization review staff and assist with documentation needed for insurance authorization and continued stay reviews.
• Support other staff by offering clinical guidance related to client behaviors, boundaries, and therapeutic interventions.
• May provide additional clinical coverage or support for other team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and ASAM criteria for treatment placement and level of care.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented treatment principles.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to behavioral health treatment, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention.
• Skilled in evidence-based modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and process-oriented group therapy.
• Ability to effectively manage crises and maintain composure in high-stress or unpredictable clinical situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with clients and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced treatment environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain a caseload consistent with program expectations.
• Ability to use business-related technology, including electronic health records and Office365 or similar programs.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field required.
• Active and unrestricted California licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required.
• Minimum of three years of experience or training in a substance use disorder treatment setting preferred; inpatient or residential behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with crisis intervention, group facilitation, and co-occurring disorder treatment preferred.

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

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