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little falls, nj • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Full Time Community and Social Service Occupations
Therapist

Woodland Park, New Jersey, United States

Overview

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
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