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The Copley Consulting Group

Clinical Therapist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: La Plata, MD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 20 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$26,390 / year median in Maryland

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Clinical Therapist Job Summary The Clinical Therapist plans and coordinates medically approved treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for patients seeking inpatient substance use disorder treatment. This role addresses co-occurring disorders, leverages clinical programming, and involves family systems to help patients develop the tools necessary for long-term recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.

Responsibilities Assessment:

Evaluate patients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behaviors to assess treatment readiness.

Treatment Planning:

Develop comprehensive treatment goals and plans, including education on medically assisted treatment (MAT) and collaboration with medical/psychiatric teams.

Clinical Intervention:

Help patients identify behaviors that interfere with recovery and teach skills to modify those behaviors.

Family Support:

Educate families on addiction and behavioral disorders, helping them develop effective coping strategies.

Coordination of Care:

Partner with navigators on aftercare planning and refer patients to external resources such as job placement or support groups.

Community Outreach:

Conduct programs to help identify signs of addiction and preventive measures.

Qualifications Licensure:

Must hold a valid State of Maryland license or credential for Drug and Alcohol Counseling.

Eligible types include:

LCPC, LCADC, LCSW-C

(Preferred)

LMSW, LCSW, LGADC, LGPC CAC-AD, CSC-AD

Experience:

1-3 years of experience in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings, preferably in a residential environment.

Clinical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of case management for dual-diagnosis patients and medically assisted treatment options.

Skills:

Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).