Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Therapist – PHP/IOP Tupelo, MS

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Clinical supervision opportunities

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work supporting recovery

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is looking for a licensed or license-eligible therapist in Tupelo, MS, to provide individual counseling and clinical support for clients in their Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and an active clinical license. The role emphasizes developing recovery skills and monitoring progress using evidence-based approaches within a supportive team environment, helping individuals achieve sustainable sobriety.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant behavioral health field required.
• Active or license-eligible clinical license in MS necessary.
• Experience with substance use disorder clients required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy sessions for clients in PHP and IOP.
• Conduct clinical assessments and evaluate client progress.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Experience in substance use disorder treatment

Strong clinical documentation skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology

Active or license-eligible clinical license in MS

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed or license-eligible therapist with experience in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to join our clinical team. The SUD Therapist will provide individual counseling and clinical support to clients participating in our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This role focuses on helping individuals develop recovery skills, address underlying behavioral health concerns, and build sustainable sobriety through evidence-based treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy sessions for clients receiving PHP and IOP services
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and ongoing evaluations of client progress
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
• Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and relapse prevention strategies
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, and payer requirements
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and collaborate with case managers, medical providers, and other clinical staff
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality regulations, and program policies

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Active or license-eligible clinical license in MS (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAS, or equivalent)
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care
• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in PHP, IOP, or outpatient behavioral health settings
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Training in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
• Familiarity with insurance documentation and utilization review processes

Work Environment

This role operates within a structured behavioral health treatment program providing intensive services to individuals in early recovery. The therapist works closely with a multidisciplinary team to support clients in achieving recovery goals and improving overall functioning.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Clinical supervision opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work supporting recovery and behavioral health