Full Time Therapist - Master's Degree Required

Peace Valley Recovery
  • Trenton, NJ
  • $70,000–$85,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Therapist (Licensed Clinician) – Outpatient SUD / IOP
Full-Time | Monday – Friday | $70,000 – $85,000

About Peace Valley Recovery
Peace Valley Recovery is a licensed outpatient substance use disorder treatment provider offering Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient programming. We deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that meets each client where they are and supports lasting recovery for individuals and their families.

Position Summary
We are seeking a licensed, full-time Therapist with substance use disorder experience to join our clinical team. You will provide individual, group and family therapy to adults in our IOP and Outpatient programs. You will also complete assessments and treatment plans and work closely with the treatment team to guide clients from admission through discharge and aftercare.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry a caseload of IOP/Outpatient clients and provide individual, group and family therapy. Use evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, relapse prevention and trauma-informed care
  • Complete biopsychosocial assessments and ASAM-based level-of-care determinations
  • Develop and update individualized, measurable treatment plans
  • Identify and address co-occurring mental health conditions, and coordinate with our medical provider and outside providers
  • Lead psychoeducational and process groups on topics such as relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation and family systems
  • Conduct risk assessments and respond to clinical crises following agency protocols
  • Complete timely, accurate progress notes, treatment plan reviews and discharge summaries in the EHR
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and support utilization review
  • Build discharge and aftercare plans, including step-down care, sober living and community referrals
  • Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy or a related clinical field
  • Active, unrestricted LCSW or other independent clinical license (LPC, LMFT or LCADC) in the state of practice
  • Clinical experience treating substance use disorders (required)
  • Working knowledge of ASAM criteria, co-occurring disorders and evidence-based treatment
  • Strong group facilitation and documentation skills
  • Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an IOP or Outpatient SUD setting
  • Additional addiction credential (LCADC, CADC)
  • Experience with EHR documentation and insurance/utilization review

What We Offer

  • $70,000 – $85,000 salary, based on licensure and experience
  • Monday – Friday schedule, no weekends
  • Full benefits package after 90 days
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • A mission-driven, collaborative clinical team

Numbers & Facts

LocationTrenton, NJ
Salary$70,000–$85,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Aftercareunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Clinical Competencyunmatched
  • Clinical Medicineunmatched
  • Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Family Social Workunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Insurance Documentationunmatched
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)unmatched
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)unmatched
  • Medical Record Systemunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Social Workunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched
  • Utilization Managementunmatched

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