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YOSO Recruiting lists this Therapist opportunity in woodland park, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the job Therapist
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Substance Use Therapist to support clients across Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) levels of care. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based individual and group therapy rooted in substance use treatment, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and recovery-focused care .
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a clinical caseload providing weekly individual counseling sessions
Lead and facilitate private-center substance use therapy groups in PHP/IOP/OP
Conduct intake assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations as needed
Develop and document individualized treatment plans and ongoing plan updates
Provide clinical documentation that meets NJ regulatory and compliance standards
Support aftercare planning and relapse prevention strategies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including admissions, nursing, psychiatry, UR, and care coordination
Engage families when appropriate for support calls and recovery education
Utilize EMR systems for accurate, timely, and compliant clinical charting
Required Qualifications Must hold one of the following active New Jersey credentials:
LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC, LCADC, LSW,
Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
Prior experience at a private substance abuse treatment center (REQUIRED)
Clinical experience managing a therapy caseload, documentation, and group facilitation
Understanding of recovery principles and relapse prevention clinical frameworks
Ability to work on-site in NJ
Preferred / Plus Experience Experience leading therapy groups in PHP / IOP settings
Strong understanding of the 12-Step recovery model
Familiarity with relapse prevention, motivational interviewing (MI), CBT for SUD, and recovery coaching principles
Knowledge of ASAM levels of care (PHP/IOP/OP)
Core Competencies for Success Client-centered care with an abstinence based mindset
Strong clinical documentation and compliance awareness (Joint Commission / state regs)
Group engagement skills that support connection, accountability, and long-term sobriety
Ability to blend clinical structure with 12-Step cultural fluency
High emotional intelligence and strong therapeutic alliance building
Who can apply
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