Therapist Recovery Center

About the role

The Therapist at Thrive Now Recovery Centers provides individual, group, and family counseling services for individuals receiving treatment for substance use and co-occuring mental health disorders. This position conducts clinical assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, facilitates therapeutic interventions, maintains clinical documentation, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and substance use evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing ASAM criteria and evidence-based practices.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and relapse prevention programming.
• Maintain client progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Respond appropriately to clinical crises while maintaining patient safety.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Iowa credential or license appropriate for providing substance use disorder counseling.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong understanding of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, and recovery principles.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a related behavioral health field.
• Independent Iowa clinical licensure (LISW, LMHC, or LMFT).
• Advanced addiction certification (IADC or LIADC).
• Experience in residential treatment, detoxification, or ASAM Levels 3.5 and 3.7.
• Experience with Iowa Medicaid documentation requirements.
• Training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or trauma-focused interventions.