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.

Requirements

• 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.