Primary Therapist, Center for Recovering Families chez The Council on Recovery

Description

The Council on Recovery is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to keep our community healthy, productive and safe by providing services and information to all who may be adversely affected by alcohol, drugs, and related issues.

The Therapist will join a team of clinicians who are passionate about treatment and recovery, who believe in a family-focused and strengths-based approach, and who understand that each person served is worthy of the highest quality of care possible. The Council on Recovery is a leading provider of education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in the Greater Houston area.

This role provides an opportunity to deliver outpatient therapy services, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, while utilizing a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address substance use, co-occurring disorders, and related mental health concerns. With services tailored to the unique needs of each client and family, we are seeking a dynamic clinician who is eager to grow, learn, and contribute meaningfully to our mission and respond to the needs of our community.

The Therapist will bring talent, experience, and a growth mindset. They will be passionate about addiction, recovery, and mental health and deeply committed to helping clients be their best selves. They will enter the space with flexibility, a willingness to go above and beyond, and a desire to help this program be the best it can be for the team they share it with and the clients they serve.

Requirements

Education /Experience

· Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy required

· Current licensure: LMSW, LCSW, LPC Associate, or LPC; LCSW-S or LPC-S preferred

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the fields of substance use and/or mental health, working with adult, adolescent, or family populations

· Strong knowledge of psychosocial issues, family systems, interpersonal dynamics, community resources, and the treatment planning process

· Family therapy experience strongly preferred

· Additional specialized certification (e.g., CSAT or equivalent) highly desirable

· Experience conducting diagnostic assessments, facilitating psychoeducational and therapeutic process groups, and providing individual and family therapy

· Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred

 Skills/Abilities/Personal Attributes

· Excellent public speaking skills

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Flexibility and adaptability

· Ability to plan dynamic educational and therapeutic experiences based on scientific principles

· Ability to work within multiple systems simultaneously while maintaining boundaries and accountability

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint