Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

Bradford at Warrior understands the recovery process because we know that everyone has a story to tell. We empathize with our patients and provide them with the best care at every stage of their journey.

We know that addiction isn’t the same for everyone, so evidence-based research informs our processes, treating patients where they are for who they want to become. Our goal is to help patients and their family overcome addiction in the long term. We are seeking a Therapist to add to our dynamic team.

As Therapist, you will have a primary role in the planning and delivery of evidence-based treatment to a cohort of patients with behavioral health disorders. You will conduct therapeutic sessions with individuals, groups, and families.

You will use your understanding of different therapy modalities; motivational interviewing (MI); and the tenets of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help patients progress towards their goals and live out their best future.

You will work closely with counselors, case managers, and the entire treatment team in a supportive, team-based approach that models collaborative, solution-based problem solving, and authentic communication.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments with newly admitted patients
  • Assess and document risk of harm to self or others
  • Develop a treatment plan with patient-specific goals, interventions, and timeframes
  • Collaborate with treatment team to plan appropriate aftercare
  • Conduct individual therapy sessions with patients
  • Lead process groups on a range of topics related to addiction, recovery, and wellbeing
  • Facilitate family sessions
  • Develop and lead specialty groups or sessions unique to your interests and expertise
  • Leverage de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA risk
  • Maintain and promote healthy boundaries
  • Promote and protect each patient’s independence, privacy, dignity, and emotional and physical well being
  • Complete progress notes for individual, group, and family sessions
  • Update treatment plans to reflect patient progress and challenges
  • Capture any safety concerns and interventions or referrals initiated
  • Document all clinical assessments as required
  • Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures
  • Remain current with all required trainings and certifications
  • Receive biweekly supervision
  • Practice respectful, compassionate, supportive communication with patients and colleagues

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field required.
  • Professional licensure is required. If not, must be qualified to make application for ALC, LPC, LMSW, LICSW, or LMFT licensure within 90 days of hire.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing psychotherapy and mental health counseling.
  • Strong knowledge of crisis intervention and behavioral health management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse client populations.
  • If recovering, three years of continuous verifiable sobriety.

Preferred Qualifications

  • EMDR Training
  • Experience working with group therapy and family therapy modalities.
  • Specialized training or certification in anger management or life transitions counseling.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Experience in a healthcare or community mental health setting.
  • Bilingual abilities or experience working with culturally diverse populations.

We’re officially a Great Place To Work®! We’ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we’re proud to share that we’ve earned Great Place To Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees. Read more here: ow. ly

This certification reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

Our Benefits Include

  • Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
  • Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
  • Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
  • Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
  • Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
  • Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
  • Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

Monday - Thursday, 12:00PM – 9:00PM

Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00PM

Requirements

A Master's degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field is required, along with professional licensure or qualification to apply for licensure within 90 days of hire. Candidates must demonstrate experience in psychotherapy and possess strong knowledge of crisis intervention and behavioral health management.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Risk AssessmentTreatment PlanningProgress Note DocumentationAftercare Planning

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,298 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Dental/Vision
Mental Health Support
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) with Company Match
Generous PTO
Voluntary Coverages
Employee Assistance Program