Position Overview:

Paradigm Recovery Center is a startup behavioral health treatment center providing structured, evidence-based outpatient services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Outpatient Clinician provides individual and group therapy, clinical documentation, and treatment planning within ASAM 2.5 and 2.1 levels of care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Services:

Provide individual therapy sessions in accordance with ASAM 2.5 and 2.1 requirements Facilitate or co-facilitate therapeutic groups as assigned Complete biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic impressions Develop and update individualized treatment plans Provide crisis intervention as needed

Documentation & Compliance:

Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EHR Ensure documentation meets Missouri regulations and payer standards Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality compliance

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

Participate in treatment team meetings and supervision Coordinate care with medical, case management, and peer staff Communicate client progress and safety concerns

Client Engagement & Care Coordination:

Support engagement and retention in treatment Assist with discharge planning and referrals Educate clients and families on recovery resources Program Development (Startup Environment): Contribute to clinical workflow and program development Support quality improvement and survey readiness Maintain flexibility in a startup setting

Qualifications:

Required:

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field Missouri license or license-eligible status (LPC/PLPC, LCSW/LMSW, LMFT/PLMFT) Experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred:

Experience in ASAM 2.1 and/or 2.5 levels of care Experience in PHP or IOP programs Familiarity with CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-informed care Startup or program build-out experience

Schedule Expectations:

Daytime and/or evening hours based on program needs Flexible scheduling during startup phase

Physical & Professional Requirements:

Ability to conduct therapy and documentation for extended periods Ability to manage emotionally complex situations Reliable attendance and professional conduct