Therapist II

Jobtailor; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ohio seeks an independently licensed Substance Use Disorder Therapist to deliver both individual and group therapy, conduct intake assessments, and contribute to treatment planning within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes strong communication, empathy, HIPAA familiarity, and precise documentation in electronic health records, while collaborating during on-site meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

• Active licensure consistent with state requirements (independently licensed).
• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to supporting recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy for Substance Use Disorders.
• Plan and review treatment plans and goals.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary onsite team.
• Document treatment data in electronic health records.
• Attend required staff, supervision, and team meetings; participate in trainings.

Skills

Active Verbal Communication

Active Written Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Technology Proficiency

Education

Masters degree

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Record Systems

Communication Systems

Job description

Provide primarily independent therapy sessions for patients diagnosed with Substance Use Disorders
Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments according to patient population and caseload needs
Provide occasional individual counseling sessions as appropriate
Assist with treatment planning and review progress toward treatment plan goals
Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team
Carry and effectively manage a patient caseload
Timely and comprehensively document treatment data in the electronic patient health record
Ensure adherence to regulatory and company compliance requirements
Attend required onsite staff meetings, supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quarterly in-service
Provide training, onboarding, and mentorship support for new-hire counselors within the site or adjacent clinics

Requirements

• Active clinical licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum independently licensed
• Masters degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support patients’ recovery journey
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Natural problem solver with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Technologically capable and comfortable operating in multiple communication & documentation systems
• Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) preferred
• Familiarity with HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing therapy for Substance Use Disorders, including individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and patient care coordination. Proficient in documentation and compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for diverse patient populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Clinical Licensure
• Masters Degree
• Substance Use Disorder Therapy
• Patient Care Coordination
• HIPAA Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Substance Use Disorder Therapy
• Treatment Planning
• Patient Intake Assessment
• Documentation in Electronic Health Record
• Harm Reduction Techniques

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Excellent Written Communication
• Empathy
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Clinical Licensure

Industry Keywords

• Substance Use Disorders
• Regulatory Compliance
• Multidisciplinary Team
• Diverse Patient Population
• 42-CFR Part 2

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Electronic Health Record Systems
• Communication Systems