Recovery Therapist, (1123) ACT

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington•Washington, DC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Therapist provides community-based support to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The role helps clients manage symptoms, address substance use, develop daily living skills, and maintain stability. As part of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, the therapist provides rehabilitation, crisis support, and recovery-focused services using a harm reduction approach to promote community stability and reduce psychiatric hospitalizations. The therapist builds supportive relationships and works collaboratively with the ACT team to address each person’s identified needs and recovery goals. Work is primarily performed in community-based settings throughout Washington, DC, including client homes, shelters, hospitals, and other community locations. Driving is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
At minimum, a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) credential in the District of Columbia.
Current District of Columbia addictions counseling certification (CAC), or completion of the Certified Behavioral Health Integrated Services Treatment Program (CB-ISTP).
1–2 years of experience working with adults with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; driving is required.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, particularly with co-occurring disorders.
Knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing community-based or intensive services.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and substance use assessments in community-based settings.
Develop and implement clinically driven, person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals and therapeutic interventions.
Provide individual therapy using evidence-based modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed approaches.
Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on substance use recovery, relapse prevention, and skill-building.
Deliver integrated dual diagnosis treatment addressing mental health and substance use disorders concurrently.
Provide therapy and psychoeducation to support recovery and improve support systems.
Use evidence-based practices to develop therapeutic alliances, identify therapeutic activities, build skills, and address process trauma.
Conduct ongoing clinical assessments, monitor symptom progression, and adjust interventions to prevent decompensation or hospitalization.
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning focused on clinical stabilization.
Deliver therapy in community-based settings to enhance engagement and real-world application of coping skills.
Collaborate with the ACT team to coordinate care while maintaining a primary clinical and therapeutic role.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and assessments, in compliance with DC regulations and agency standards.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and clinical discussions to support treatment planning.
Coordinate care with hospitals, detoxification programs, residential treatment providers, and outpatient services; assist with admissions when needed.
Assist with training and mentoring staff on substance use treatment and therapeutic interventions as needed.
Participate in daily ACT team meetings and contribute to shared caseload responsibilities and team-based care.
Maintain an average of at least 4.5 billable service hours per day and document interventions in the Credible electronic health record on the same day.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free weekly clinical supervision for licensed social workers and professional counselors.
Free continuing education credits.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Company-paid and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Group life insurance and AD&D.
Other volunteer insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave.
11 paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral bonus program.
Parenting leave.
Pet insurance.