Therapist/Therapist Supervisee

Mainspring Recovery; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainspring Recovery seeks a dedicated Therapist to support clients 18+ navigating recovery. The role emphasizes counseling across residential and outpatient levels within a structured, supportive team.

The ideal candidate has a background in substance use disorder treatment, strong counseling skills, and a passion for helping individuals and families rebuild lives. This full-time, on-site position offers stable hours and collaborative supervision.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in addictions counseling, social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in human services, SUD treatment, or related setting.
• Experience using EMR systems for clinical documentation.
• Familiarity with 12-step recovery programs.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake assessments following pre-assessment.
• Develop individualized service and treatment plans.
• Present clients in treatment team meetings.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions with clients.
• Facilitate didactic lectures, client groups, and other therapeutic activities.
• Maintain documentation for accreditation standards, state licensing, and billing.

Skills

EMR documentation

12-step recovery

Crisis intervention

Verbal & written communication

Education

Master’s degree in addictions counseling / social work / mental health counseling

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization built on the belief that healing happens when the right people are in the room. We provide care across multiple levels, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP), supporting individuals and families throughout the recovery process.

Every role at Mainspring, clinical and non-clinical alike, contributes to creating safe, structured, and effective environments where people can rebuild their lives. We invest in strong teams, clear systems, and thoughtful leadership, believing meaningful impact comes from doing the work well, supporting one another, and holding ourselves to high standards across the organization.

Job Title:

Therapist / Therapist Supervisee

Reports To:
Clinical Director / Clinical Manager / Executive Director

Department:
Clinical

Location:
On-site, Dumfries, VA, Triangle, VA

Employment Type:

Full-time | Salary | Exempt

PRN | Hourly| Non-Exempt

Compensation :

The pay range for this position is $80,000-93.500 salary (full-time) or $38.00-$45.50 hourly (PRN), set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in substance use disorder and addiction treatment and a passion for helping individuals navigate their recovery journey. In this role, you will support clients ages 18+ in breaking the cycle of addiction and returning to their families and communities from a place of resilience. This position provides therapeutic support, guidance, and counseling across multiple levels of care, ensuring clients receive the tools and resources necessary for sustainable recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of intake assessments following pre-assessment.
• Development of individualized service and treatment plans.
• Presentation of clients in treatment team meetings.
• Conducting individual counseling sessions with clients.
• Facilitating didactic lectures, client groups, and other therapeutic activities.
• Maintaining appropriate contact with relevant individuals involved in client care.
• Collaborating closely with Case Management and other interdisciplinary team members throughout the client’s treatment and recovery journey.
• Meeting all documentation requirements for accreditation standards, state licensing guidelines, and billing purposes in a timely and complete manner.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Credentials

• Master’s degree preferred in Addictions Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in human services, substance use disorder treatment, or a related setting.
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for clinical documentation.
• Experience facilitating both individual and group counseling sessions.

Knowledge / Skills

• Familiarity with 12-step recovery programs.
• Strong clinical documentation skills.
• De-escalation and crisis intervention skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Direct care clinical position providing counseling and therapeutic services across residential and structured outpatient levels of care (ASAM 3.5, 3.1, and 2.5).
• Full-time, PRN scheduling aligned with residential programming needs.
• Full-time Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Why This Role Matters

• Impact: Delivers essential therapeutic services to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, supporting engagement, stabilization, skill development, and sustained recovery across multiple levels of care.
• Growth & Development: Offers opportunities to expand clinical competencies in substance use treatment, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, group facilitation, and evidence-based interventions within residential and partial hospitalization settings.
• Team & Culture: Functions within a multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented team that prioritizes collaboration, clinical supervision, ethical practice, and a supportive, mission-driven work environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

80,000 - 93,500 USD per year (Dumfries 3.5/3.1/2.5)