Group Therapist-ADT Certification

Avenues Recovery•Easton, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking a Group Therapist to join their team. This role involves conducting group therapy, psychoeducation, and process groups tailored to client needs, assisting clients in developing coping skills and recovery tools, and collaborating with clinical staff to monitor client progress. The therapist will also be responsible for escalating significant client concerns to the Clinical Director and maintaining thorough documentation of all group sessions and client charting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling or related field required
Valid state licensure/certification necessary to practice in this role, i.e. ADT
Substance abuse experience required
Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Compassionate, dignified character which models recovery principles
Ability to set strong boundaries and maintain absolute confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct group therapy, psychoeducation, and process groups designed to meet each client's challenges and needs
Assist clients in developing healthy coping skills, positive behaviors, and recovery tools
Collaborate consistently with clinical staff to keep track of client challenges and progress
Escalate any significant client concerns to Clinical Director
Maintain thorough documentation of all group sessions conducted
Ensure all clinical assessments and individual client charting is completed