Therapist - First Responders/Veterans Program

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research

3 days ago

New York$72K - $82KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research as a Therapist – First Responders/Veterans Program, LCSW/LMSW in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Direct care delivery including but not limited to assessment of physiologic and psychosocial health status

Interview patients, establishing treatment goals and plan

Maintain understanding of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care and prioritize the use of best and evidence

based practices.

Requirements

Master’s level degree in behavioral sciences or social work

Valid License as a Social Worker or related field (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent) in the State of New York.

BLS certification, ACLS preferred

Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, JCAHO, etc.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $72K - $82K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research as a Therapist – First Responders/Veterans Program, LCSW/LMSW.

Key Skills

Cognitive Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingContingency ManagementRelapse PreventionTrauma-Informed CareCrisis SupportData ManagementCommunicationCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsTherapeutic GroupsAddiction TreatmentCo-Occurring DisordersCommunity Outreach

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - First Responders/Veterans Program at Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work position at Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research lists compensation for this psychologist position at $72k to $82k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Contingency Management, Relapse Prevention, Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Support, Data Management, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will deliver modality-specific care to first responders and veterans, focusing on their unique stressors and mental health issues. Responsibilities include direct care delivery, treatment planning, and collaboration with medical teams.

Benefits package: Comprehensive and affordable benefits, Free cafeteria service, On-site gym/wellness center. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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