Therapist

About the role

EVOLVE Addiction Treatment, part of Bradford Health Services, is seeking a Therapist to provide clinical support to clients at our Knoxville, TN campus. Our programs offer compassionate, evidence-based care addressing substance use disorders through counseling, peer support, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and gender-specific programs. We provide a holistic approach to healing in a supportive, empathetic, and structured environment where individuals can safely address the root causes of addiction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments with newly admitted patients
• Assess and document risk of harm to self or others
• Develop a treatment plan with patient-specific goals, interventions, and timeframes
• Collaborate with treatment team to plan appropriate aftercare
• Conduct individual therapy sessions with patients
• Lead process groups on topics related to addiction, recovery, and wellbeing
• Facilitate family sessions
• Develop and lead specialty groups or sessions unique to your interests and expertise
• Leverage de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA risk
• Maintain and promote healthy boundaries
• Promote and protect each patient’s independence, privacy, dignity, and emotional and physical wellbeing
• Complete progress notes for individual, group, and family sessions
• Update treatment plans to reflect patient progress and challenges
• Capture any safety concerns and interventions or referrals initiated
• Document all clinical assessments as required
• Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures
• Remain current with all required trainings and certifications
• Receive biweekly supervision
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Practice respectful, compassionate, supportive communication with patients and colleagues

Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• Experience in addiction and mental health
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work collaboratively with diverse team and patient population
• Compassionate, professional, organized, and efficient

Qualifications

• LPC or LCSW or license eligible

Benefits

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with improved rates, co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits
• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers
• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching
• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more
• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya
• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance
• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week