Primary Therapist for Residential Treatment

Job Description

Sage Recovery Villa - Manor, 78653

Sage Recovery & Wellness is a two-location recovery organization. We have an outpatient facility in West Austin and a residential treatment center in Manor.

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.

• 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)

• 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; experience working with trauma is a plus
• 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. DBT experience a plus
• Knowledge of basic psychopharmacology and medical terminology
• Case-management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referrals.
• Experience conducting therapeutic groups.

• Texas Master's license in Counseling or Social Work (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-A, LPC, LMFT-A, LMFT)
• DBT training, a plus but not required
• Degree from an accredited institution, verifiable by State/National boards Hours & Compensation

  Full-time therapists are required to meet minimum clinical weekly hours.

  • Full-Time Preferred, PRN to part-time is available
  • Compensation is based on licensure and experience
  • Supervision is available for LMSW licensees, but is not guaranteed (a separate interview process will be conducted after hiring)
  Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance
  Schedule
  • Day shift
  • Tuesday through Saturday
  Ability to Commute
  • Manor, TX 78653 (Required)
  Work Location

  In person