Recovery Therapist

About the role

St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a skilled and compassionate Recovery Therapist to join our team. This role focuses on serving those with a substance use disorder. The ideal candidate will hold independent licensure in the state of Kentucky and possess a strong background in therapeutic approaches for substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions aimed at addressing substance use disorders and promoting recovery.
• Enhance motivation for change and evoke change while honoring the autonomy of the individual served.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' needs and progress throughout their recovery journey.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of therapy, develop individual treatment plans, and adhere to all regulatory standards.
• Understand the disease model, with particular appreciation for addiction medicine as one pathway to recovery.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure holistic patient care.
• Meet patient care expectations for the position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Independent licensure in the state of Kentucky as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC), or equivalent.
• Experience in addiction medicine, therapeutic counseling, or mental health services is preferred.
• Must have 80 hours of continuing education related to substance use disorders within four years of starting with the organization or obtain within two years of hire date.
• Expertise in evidence-based therapy methods, including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to foster trust with patients.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in addiction therapy.

Skills

• Therapeutic approaches for substance use disorder.
• Understanding of the disease model and addiction medicine.
• Evidence-based therapy methods such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Full-time position with flexible scheduling to meet patient and practice needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities in addiction therapy.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Evening hours are required, with a rotation of evening group.

About St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers and more than 2,000 non-provider associates. We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than 409,000 patients in our more than 121 conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region. We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence. St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation's best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.