Substance Use Counselor
Groups Recover Together
Licensed Clinical Therapist, SUD
Steadfast Health
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Tennessee
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Junior
About the role
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions for patients with substance use disorders, both in-person and via telehealth, embodying the Steadfast patient-first ethos.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, modeling a non-paternalistic and destigmatizing approach to patient care.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to support patient recovery.
- Collaborate with all clinic-level team members to formulate and execute patient care plans, including Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Assistants, and Peer Recovery Specialists, ensuring integrated treatment approaches.
- Support patients in crisis intervention situations and coordinate higher levels of care when necessary.
- Maintain thorough and timely documentation in compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
- Pioneer innovative ways of improving access and overall care for disadvantaged, marginalized populations.
- Champion the company’s mission by modeling compassion and fostering trust and strong relationships with patients and communities.
- Educate patients and families on SUD, co-occurring disorders, and available resources to support sustained recovery and overall health.
- Participate in regular case consultations, team meetings, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in SUD treatment.
Requirements
- Independent licensure (LPC-MHSP, LMFT, LCSW, etc.) in Tennessee.
- Minimum of 1 year experience providing therapy to individuals with substance use disorders.
- Certification in addiction counseling is a plus.
- Experience with telehealth platforms and virtual care delivery is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of SUD diagnoses, medications, and treatment modalities.
- Ability to effectively interact with diverse staff, patients, and community members.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible, can-do mentality, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Passionate about Steadfast Health’s mission to provide low-barrier, non-punitive, harm-reductionist SUD care.
