Co-occuring Therapist

Reports To: Director of Programs 

Schedule: Full Time (Residential Treatment Program)

Pay: From $53,000 per year

Position Overview

The Co-occurring Therapist serves a central role in supporting adult women in a residential recovery program as they heal from substance use disorders and complex trauma, including histories of exploitation, abuse, and co-occurring mental health conditions. This position provides individual and group psychotherapy, completes comprehensive clinical assessments, and guides residents through individualized treatment planning within a structured, trauma-informed residential environment.

Working as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, the therapist helps create a safe, consistent, and therapeutic environment where residents can build emotional stability, strengthen coping skills, and move towards sustainable recovery. This role requires strong clinical judgement, effective communication, and documentation practices, and the ability to balance empathy with structure, accountability, and professional boundaries.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions, and other appropriate therapeutic modalities

• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments, including Biopsychosocial Assessments, ASAM Level of Care Assessments, PHQ-9, GAD-7, and C-SSRS

• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in alignment with ASAM criteria and DDAP standards

• Complete clinical discharge summaries and participate in discharge planning processes

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards

• Participate actively in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and continued stay reviews

• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning as needed

• Support a structured therapeutic milieu by reinforcing program expectations, healthy boundaries, accountability, and skill development

• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, case management, and recovery support providers to ensure coordinated care

• Maintain a clinical caseload of up to 8 residents, depending on program needs and acuity

• Contribute to a professional, respectful, and mission-driven treatment environment

  Experience

  • Master’s degree in a human services-related field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline)

  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a residential substance use and/or co-occurring treatment setting

  • CADC or CAADC certification (Pennsylvania) required

  • Demonstrated competency in Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and ASAM Criteria

  • Working knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma treatment approaches such as ACT, IFS-informed interventions, or similar models

  • Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage clinical risk, maintain professional boundaries, and respond effectively during crisis situations

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

  • Professional trauma certification preferred

  • CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire

  • Favorable background and reference checks

Benefits

• Immediate enrollment in Medical, Dental, and Vision (full time only)

• Paid Time Off (including Paid Parental Leave)

• Private, off-street parking

• Licensure supervision by LPC at no cost

• Paid trainings and certifications

Work Environment 

• Full-time, in-person position within a residential treatment setting.

• May involve exposure to emotionally intense situations.

• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment serving adult women in recovery.

• Structured, trauma-informed residential setting requiring flexibility, professionalism, and strong teamwork skills.