Addiction Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Addiction Therapist to join our team at Atlanta Addiction Medical. As a key member of our clinical staff, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals battling addiction and co-occurring disorders.

• Provide individual and group services for clients with substance abuse disorders and a variety of presenting problems in Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient settings.
• Conduct client intakes, screenings, and referral services.
• Prepare treatment plans, write SMART goals, and objectives.
• Complete initial and concurrent ASAM reviews.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with agency documentation time frame policy.
• Work as part of a multi-discipline team with emphasis on brief, goal-oriented therapy.
• Counselors may be required to work an altered schedule and provide clinical services one to two evenings per week.
• Build and/or facilitate a curriculum and provide psychoeducation class/process groups.
• In collaboration with other staff and case managers, initiate and maintain complete up-to-date client records.

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Active LMSW, LCSW, LCP, or LMFT to practice in Georgia. Will consider associate licensure with expectations to pursue full licensure.
• Previous experience with the treatment of substance use disorders and common co-occurring disorders.
• Previous experience in IOP, PHP, detox, or residential strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 24 consecutive months with no felonies or substance-related convictions.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a nonjudgmental approach to counseling.
• Knowledge or interest in one or more evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Proficient in the use of computers, experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office preferred.
• Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHR).

• A competitive salary of $75,000.00 per year.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.