Outpatient Therapist-Lighthouse
Pay Range:$54,000 - $75,000 annually
Schedule:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00pm-9:30pm, Tuesday and Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Location:5034 Atlantic Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ
The Role
We are seeking aFull-Time Outpatient Primary Therapistto join our Lighthouse Outpatient team in Mays Landing, NJ. In this role,you'llplan, direct, and coordinate clinically approved treatment programs while empowering clients and families through evidence-based, person-centered practices.
You'llwork in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where yourexpertisedirectlyimpactspatient recovery and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' mental health, substance use, and readiness for treatment
- Develop, implement, andmonitorindividualized treatment plans and goals
- Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Educate clients and families on addiction, recovery, and coping strategies
- Identifybehaviors and barriers that interfere with recovery
- Collaborate with families and recommendappropriate treatmentoptions
- Refer clients to community resources, support groups, and vocational services
- Participate in outreach programs to promote addiction awareness and prevention
- Provide oversight of assigned census and support site census and budgetary goals
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Workor Mental Health Counseling (required)
- Licensure required: LAC, LSW, LPC, or LCSW
- 1-3 years of experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment
- Strong knowledge of individual, group, and family counseling
- Experiencefacilitatingpsychoeducational groups
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiencywith MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations
- Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics
Why RCA?
- Mission-driven work thattruly changeslives
- Evidence-based clinical model and strong clinical support
- Collaborative, compassionate work culture
- Opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact
Ifyou'repassionate about recovery, believe in individualized care, and want a career that makes a real difference every day,Recovery Centers of America is the place for you.
**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may beconsidered foremployment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.
Recovery Centers of Americaprovidesequal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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