Therapist, Mental Health
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
About the job Primary Therapist (SUD/ Co-Occurring Disorders)
Primary Therapist (SUD) – Detox & Residential
Location: Tiffin, OH (open to candidates in surrounding areas)
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday (Daytime)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join a high-performing behavioral health team providing critical care at the detox and residential level. This is an opportunity to work hands-on with clients in early recovery while building a long-term career in a growing organization.
About the Role
We are actively hiring a Primary Therapist with experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment to support patients through detox and residential levels of care. This role offers a manageable caseload of 1–10 clients, allowing you to focus on quality care, clinical outcomes, and meaningful patient engagement.
You will play a key role in the full clinical lifecycle, from pre-assessment through discharge planning, working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-assessments and clinical screenings to determine appropriate level of care
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual therapy and crisis intervention for patients in early recovery
- Facilitate group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, MI)
- Manage a small caseload while maintaining high-quality, compliant documentation
- Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and clinical teams to ensure continuity of care
- Track patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and support successful discharges
Requirements
- Active Ohio licensure required: LCDC, LPC, or LSW
- Experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD), addiction treatment, or behavioral health
- Detox and/or residential experience strongly preferred
- Experience with co-occurring mental health disorders is a plus
- Strong documentation, assessment, and patient engagement skills
What We're Looking For
- Clinicians who are passionate about addiction recovery and behavioral health
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced detox/residential environment
- Strong communication and rapport-building skills
- Team players who want long-term growth and leadership opportunities
- Competitive compensation package based on experience and licensure
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- PTO and paid holidays
- Career advancement opportunities into Senior Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, or leadership roles
- Ongoing clinical development and training support
Why Join Us
- High-impact role working with clients at a critical stage of recovery
- Small caseloads for better clinical outcomes and less burnout
- Growing organization with clear paths for career advancement
- Supportive, team-oriented environment focused on quality care
Pay: $60,000- $85,000.00
Location: Tiffin, OH
Schedule: Tues
- Sat or Sun
- Thurs (based on LOC
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