CRF Therapist

The Council on Recovery • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Therapist will join a team of clinicians committed to high-quality treatment and recovery services, using a family-focused, strengths-based approach. The Council on Recovery provides education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in the Greater Houston area, and the Therapist will support its mission.

The Program Therapist will support clinical services within the Center for Recovering Families (CRF), primarily working with families through the program’s family services. Depending on experience and organizational needs, the Therapist may also provide services in the Adult Program, Adolescent Program, or both. The role provides outpatient treatment, including individual and group psychotherapy, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address substance use and co-occurring disorders. Services are tailored to the needs of each client and family.

The position calls for a clinician passionate about addiction, recovery, and mental health, with a growth mindset and a commitment to helping clients reach their potential. The Therapist is expected to be flexible, willing to go above and beyond, and motivated to contribute to the program, team, and clients served.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy.
• Current LCSW, LPC, or LMFT licensure.
• At least 3 years of experience in substance use and/or mental health, working with adult or adolescent populations.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial issues, family systems, interpersonal dynamics, community resources, and treatment planning.
• Experience conducting diagnostic assessments, facilitating psychoeducational and therapeutic process groups, and providing individual and group therapy.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Strong communication 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.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW-S, LPC-S, or LMFT-S licensure.
• Experience working with families in the context of treatment or addiction.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Support clinical services within the Center for Recovering Families (CRF).
• Primarily provide services to families through the program’s family services.
• Depending on experience and organizational needs, provide services in the Adult Program, Adolescent Program, or both.
• Provide outpatient treatment, including individual and group psychotherapy.
• Use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Tailor services to the unique needs of clients and families.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments, facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic process groups, and provide individual and group therapy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time