Therapist - Substance Abuse Counselor

The Plymouth House is looking for several Substance Abuse Clinical Therapists to join our team. We're a 48-bed treatment facility located in Plymouth, NH with a 20+ year history of providing a world-class recovery program. Our agency serves individuals with substance use disorder in need of detox and residential treatment services.

The Plymouth House is a rewarding environment for our employees. Staff members are critical components of our patients early recovery and an instrumental part of the positive life changing decisions a person with substance use disorder must make as they enter the world drug/alcohol free.

These full-time positions are on-site at our Plymouth, NH facility and will provide inpatient/residential level of care to our clients.

Responsibilities of Substance Abuse Clinical Therapist:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the individualized needs of clients seeking substance abuse treatment, and then develop customized treatment plans accordingly.

• Provide counseling services in both individual sessions and facilitate group therapy work, including psychoeducation and preventative methods. This will include 12-Step recovery work, as this has been a focus of our program since our founding in 2002.

• Address the unique needs and challenges associated with dual-diagnosis treatment and substance abuse recovery.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and documentation standards.

• Collaborate with internal and external care team members to best serve our clients in their recovery journeys, including healthcare professionals at other facilities.

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.

Qualifications Required for Substance Abuse Clinical Therapist:

• Clinical licensure to practice as a substance abuse therapist in good standing in the State of New Hampshire (listed below).

• A Bachelors degree is required. Masters level education preferred. Areas of study should be in substance abuse counseling, human services, social work, psychology, or a related field.

• Prior experience in substance use treatment is required, which can include various types of outpatient programs.

• Experience at inpatient level of care is preferred, such as detoxification, partial hospitalization (PHP), or residential programs.

• A strong understanding of 12-Step Recovery Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) practices is preferred (basic familiarity is fine), as this has always been a focus of our program at The Plymouth House.

• Commitment to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Licensure Required for Substance Abuse Clinical Therapist:

• The ability to become licensed in the State of New Hampshire as a clinical therapist is required.

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) at minimum would be preferred, and a 

  Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC) would be even better.

Additional licensure can be useful, but certainly not required:

• Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)

• Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Pay: These are full-time, salaried positions between $60,000 and $80,000 a year, which include a full benefits package. This salary range depends on level licensure, education, experience, etc.

Signing Bonus: $5,000 sign-up bonus, paid out 50% at time of hire and 50% after 6 months of service, and must be employed for a year of service to retain the bonus.

Schedule: Day shift, plus weekend coverage and some limited evening sessions on a rotating basis.

Location: Plymouth, NH

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