Recovery Therapist

Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing solutions for individuals and families in need. Our mission is to serve with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

We are seeking a skilled Recovery Therapist to join our team at Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work, and have experience working with behavioral/mental health and/or trauma or developmental issues. The successful candidate will provide counseling services for clients in residential, offsite programs, and community areas served by the Counseling & Resiliency Center.

• Provide counseling services for clients requesting care, developing and implementing counseling goals to ensure needs are being met.
• Track outcomes and manage data, administering comprehensive assessments to determine clinical needs.
• Utilize trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, focusing counseling sessions on healing interventions that recognize and strengthen protective and resiliency factors.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of all services, ensuring relevant documentation and confidential therapeutic documentation is maintained.
• Participate in program and team meetings related to substance abuse-related needs and concerns, as well as other clinically related issues.
• Develop and provide oversight for group counseling opportunities for consumers, as indicated.
• Work with the Clinical Director to ensure counseling team recruiting needs, hours, and grant-required numbers are being met.
• Schedule and supervise interns, offering counseling and mental health services to clients.
• Perform duties according to applicable professional Code of Ethics, responding to emergency situations and providing emergency backup services when needed.

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• Experience working with behavioral/mental health and/or trauma or developmental issues.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Strong counseling skills and ability to teach both individuals and groups.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team within a multi-disciplinary framework.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Oral and written communication skills, with ability to write reports and conduct and participate in meetings.

• Salary: $48,000 - $49,000.
• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if chosen.
• Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
• PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees, with 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
• $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career development.
• Discounted membership at the YMCA.