Therapist

Yoso Recruiting; Woodland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health recruitment firm is looking for a compassionate Substance Use Therapist in Woodland Park, NJ. This role entails providing evidence-based therapy across various treatment levels, maintaining clinical documentation, and facilitating group therapy sessions. Candidates must have an active New Jersey credential, a master's degree in a relevant field, and prior experience in private substance abuse treatment. Strong clinical skills, understanding of recovery principles, and the ability to work on-site are essential. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active New Jersey credential.
• Extensive clinical experience managing a therapy caseload.
• Understanding of relapse prevention clinical frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clinical caseload with weekly individual counseling sessions.
• Conduct intake assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Lead private-center substance use therapy groups.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Group therapy facilitation

Relapse prevention strategies

EMR systems usage

Documentation compliance

Education

Masters degree in Social Work or related field

Active New Jersey credentials (LCSW, LMFT, etc.)

Job description

Woodland Park, New Jersey, United States

We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Substance Use Therapist to support clients across Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) levels of care. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based individual and group therapy rooted in substance use treatment, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and recovery-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a clinical caseload providing weekly individual counseling sessions

Lead and facilitate private-center substance use therapy groups in PHP/IOP/OP

Conduct intake assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations as needed

Develop and document individualized treatment plans and ongoing plan updates

Provide clinical documentation that meets NJ regulatory and compliance standards

Support aftercare planning and relapse prevention strategies

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including admissions, nursing, psychiatry, UR, and care coordination

Engage families when appropriate for support calls and recovery education

Utilize EMR systems for accurate, timely, and compliant clinical charting

Required Qualifications

Must hold one of the following active New Jersey credentials:
LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC, LCADC, LSW,

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field

Prior experience at a private substance abuse treatment center (REQUIRED)

Clinical experience managing a therapy caseload, documentation, and group facilitation

Understanding of recovery principles and relapse prevention clinical frameworks

Ability to work on-site in NJ

Preferred / Plus Experience

Experience leading therapy groups in PHP / IOP settings

Strong understanding of the 12-Step recovery model

Familiarity with relapse prevention, motivational interviewing (MI), CBT for SUD, and recovery coaching principles

Knowledge of ASAM levels of care (PHP/IOP/OP)

Core Competencies for Success

Client-centered care with an abstinence based mindset

Strong clinical documentation and compliance awareness (Joint Commission / state regs)

Group engagement skills that support connection, accountability, and long-term sobriety

Ability to blend clinical structure with 12-Step cultural fluency

High emotional intelligence and strong therapeutic alliance building