Outpatient Therapist

Outpatient Therapist provides independent diagnostic, psycho-social and professional counseling for adults, adolescents, and families with complex substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders. The role emphasizes reducing barriers to treatment by offering services during non-traditional hours, including early mornings as part of opioid treatment programming. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth clinical interviews, formulating psycho-social assessments and initial treatment plans, delivering individual and group counseling using reality, cognitive-behavioral, family, and evidence-based modalities, and collaborating with schools, employers, and families on treatment plans and behavior management. The caseload is described as complex, with focus on adults and families; some adolescents may be seen. Additional knowledge areas include clinical interviews, psycho-social evaluations, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and familiarity with medical and behavioral health terminology; the role also requires establishing rapport and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and community stakeholders. The posting notes eligibility for licensure in relevant mental health disciplines and highlights non-traditional hours as part of opioid treatment programming.