Clinical Therapist

Clinical Therapist Boca Recovery Center Website Location: On Site - Englewood, NJ Department: Clinical Services Schedule: Full Time Reports to: Clinical Director About Boca Recovery Center Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts; we deliver evidence-based clinical care in a supportive, structured environment. Our team is committed to providing trauma-informed, client-centered services that promote lasting recovery. Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Therapist to join our clinical team in Englewood, NJ. This role is responsible for conducting assessments, providing evidence-based counseling, coordinating care, and supporting clients through every stage of treatment. The ideal candidate will bring a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach to working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Key Responsibilities • Assess the counseling needs of clients using evidence-based tools such as the ASI or other validated assessments. • Diagnose substance use and co-occurring disorders using DSM-5 criteria. • Determine appropriate level of care using ASAM criteria. • Obtain and review clinical records relevant to the current treatment episode. • Collaborate with clients to develop individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans with measurable goals. • Deliver individual and group substance abuse counseling services in accordance with treatment plans. • Conduct periodic reviews using ASAM to determine the need for continued services or discharge. • Revise treatment plans as needed to reflect client progress and new challenges. • Develop comprehensive discharge and transfer plans to ensure continuity of care. • Coordinate with referral sources, including mental health professionals, criminal justice agencies, schools, and employers. • Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. • Provide clinical consultation and care coordination across departments. • Document all assessments, counseling sessions, referrals, and follow-up services in the clinical record with proper signatures and dates. • Attend daily and weekly staffing meetings as scheduled. • Recognize and respond appropriately to psychiatric crises, including suicidality and homicidality. • Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and mandatory reporting requirements. • Maintain a culturally sensitive and ethical approach to all client interactions. • Address and respond to issues related to addiction, trauma, and dual diagnosis based on clinical expertise. • Experience working with detoxing and substance abuse clients, including clients with co-occurring psychiatric conditions, in a residential setting. • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a health-related field. • Active licensure in the State of New Jersey preferred. • CADC certification preferred. • Knowledge of Joint Commission standards preferred. • Current CPR certification preferred. • Eligible to work in the United States. • Available to work one weekend day. Essential Skills & Attributes • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. • Understanding of confidentiality laws in a clinical setting preferred.