Mental Health Therapist - LGPC, LMSW

About the role

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The ideal candidate will build meaningful therapeutic relationships, collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and help clients achieve lasting recovery and improved mental wellness.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client
• Conduct individual, group, family, and couples therapy sessions
• Manage a caseload and oversee clients' clinical care throughout treatment
• Absess client progress and modify treatment interventions as needed
• Provide crisis intervention, prevention, and de-escalation when necessary
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director, treatment team, and family members to ensure coordinated care
• Develop aftercare and discharge recommendations to support long-term recovery
• Model professionalism, integrity, accountability, dignity, and respect in every client interaction

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Active state licensure or certification required to practice in this role - LCSW, LCPC, LGPC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT
• Strong clinical judgment and observational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and strict confidentiality
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
• Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, addiction treatment, or residential treatment settings
• Experience facilitating group therapy

Pay

Competitive compensation and generous paid time off are offered.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on department needs.