Primary Therapist for Residential Treatment

Sage Recovery & Wellness•Manor, TX

1d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Recovery Villa is a 15-bed, 35-day residential treatment center for adults specializing in the treatment of substance abuse and mental health disorders. This luxury treatment center is located on 24-acres of countryside estate, just east of Austin in Manor, TX. Sage is currently looking for a Full-time therapist who specializes in the treatment of substance and trauma to work at the Sage Recovery Villa location. This is a daytime position with a Tuesday through Saturday schedule involving residential clients who are usually earlier in their healing journey.

Requirements

Texas Master's license in Counseling or Social Work (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-A, LPC, LMFT-A, LMFT)
Degree from an accredited institution, verifiable by State/National boards
Proficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders using evidence-based methodology
Knowledge of efficient and effective treatment and management of clients with chronic mental health and substance use issues
Knowledge of 12-step and other sober support groups
Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments, interventions relevant to mental health conditions, disease model, motivational interviewing, CBT, stages of change, recovery stages, etc.
Knowledge of basic psychopharmacology and medical terminology
Case-management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referrals.
Experience conducting therapeutic groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with trauma is a plus
DBT experience a plus
DBT training, a plus but not required
Experience with substance abuse, trauma, and/or holistic treatment preferred
Yoga, AcuDetox, and other additional licenses also a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Facilitate group, individual, and family therapies
Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments within the 72 hour intake timeframe
Fill out and maintain clinical paperwork including, but not limited to, daily treatment notes, master treatment plans, group notes, IT notes, progress notes, treatment plan updates, and discharge summaries
Help clients develop relapse-preventative plans, promote continuity of care/improvement, and assist in the step-down process from treatment; may include referrals, if necessary.
Build rapport and maintain contact with client's professional and personal support system, as needed
Counsel family members on how to understand and support your client
Attend weekly staff meetings, consults, and on-site trainings
Develop curriculum for Process and Skills group in an inpatient environment
Maintain requirements to keep license current (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT, etc)