Therapist - Substance Use & Co-Occurring Care (In-Person VA)

Freedom Recovery Centers; Virginia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Recovery Centers seeks a licensed therapist to provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will develop treatment plans, employ CBT/DBT and motivational interviewing, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure evidence-based, client-centered care.

You will maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation, monitor progress, and contribute to crisis intervention and aftercare planning while supporting a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Current Virginia licensure (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMSW, Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in substance abuse treatment or mental health counseling.
• Strong understanding of addiction recovery, evidence-based therapies, and co-occurring disorders.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and state confidentiality regulations.
• Bilingual a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions focusing on substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Utilize evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care).
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans with client input.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with case managers, nurses, psychiatrists, and other team members.
• Educate clients and families about addiction and recovery; support relapse prevention planning.
• Coordinate with leadership on safety protocols and crisis interventions.
• Conduct discharge planning and referrals to aftercare services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Rapport building

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Ethical practice

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/social work/counseling

Tools

HIPAA knowledge

EHR documentation

Job description

Freedom Recovery Centers seeks a licensed therapist to provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will develop treatment plans, employ CBT/DBT and motivational interviewing, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure evidence-based, client-centered care.

You will maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation, monitor progress, and contribute to crisis intervention and aftercare planning while supporting a