Therapist - Recovery Center
Ascension Recovery Services · Muncie, IN · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join a team that’s changing lives. At Indiana Treatment Centers and our affiliated treatment centers, we are building something different—programs that deliver exceptional, person-centered care and restore hope for individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. Our work is grounded in trauma-informed care, compassion, and integrity, and every team member plays a meaningful role in a client’s recovery journey.
Responsibilities
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk screenings in accordance with DSM-5 and state guidelines.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans aligned with ASAM criteria and client needs.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, etc.).
- Respond to crises in accordance with facility policy, ensuring safety and clinical integrity.
- Document all therapy services accurately and within required timeframes, following Medicaid, payer, and licensing standards.
- Maintain clinically appropriate progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, and incident documentation.
- Uphold confidentiality, ethical guidelines, and trauma-informed documentation practices.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and utilization management reviews.
- Carefully coordinate with internal clinical, medical, and RSS staff to support integrated care.
- Communicate with external partners, referral sources, and family systems as appropriate.
- Provide mentorship or consultation to interns or unlicensed staff within scope.
- Maintain active licensure and credentials; complete required continuing education and trainings.
- Engage in supervision (if applicable) and performance evaluation processes.
- Participate in program improvement initiatives and clinical projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Willingness to obtain a provisional license in state of employment (e.g., LMHC-A, LMFT-A, LCAC-A).
- Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Preferred
- Current, unrestricted independent clinical license in the state of employment (e.g., LMHC, LPC, LCSW, LISW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
- State-recognized addiction counseling certification (e.g., CADC, IADC, LADC).
- Experience in residential, detox, or ASAM 3.5/3.7 levels of care.
- Knowledge of Medicaid and commercial payer documentation requirements.
- Training in trauma-specific models, culturally responsive care, or specialty treatment modalities.