Licensed Primary Therapist

Milestone Treatment•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•$55,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Milestone Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Primary Therapist to provide clinical care to individuals receiving treatment for substance use and mental health conditions. The therapist plays a central role in each client's treatment by providing individual and group therapy, developing individualized treatment plans, responding to clinical needs and crises, and collaborating with the treatment team to support lasting recovery. The role involves building therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and providing evidence-based, ethical care. The therapist supports clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions, works with complex clients, and adapts care to each client's needs and stage of recovery. The position also includes clinical documentation, care coordination, participation in treatment-related meetings, and other clinical responsibilities as assigned by program leadership.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Strong knowledge of individual counseling, group facilitation, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
Ability to manage a clinical caseload while maintaining timely and accurate documentation.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary treatment environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing clinical responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Active or pending LPC, LCSW, LSW, or LCADC licensure is preferred.
Experience providing clinical services in behavioral health, substance use disorder, mental health, PHP, IOP, or outpatient treatment is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Google Workspace and electronic clinical documentation systems.
EMDR and/or TF-CBT certification.

Responsibilities

Provide individual therapy to assigned clients.
Facilitate group therapy within the treatment program.
Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Evaluate client progress regularly and update treatment plans based on clinical needs.
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and clinical support when needed.
Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation.
Coordinate care and communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Establish strong therapeutic relationships while maintaining appropriate professional and clinical boundaries.
Support clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.
Follow applicable HIPAA, confidentiality, ethical, state, federal, and organizational requirements.
Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, and other treatment-related activities.
Complete additional clinical responsibilities as assigned by program leadership.