ASSESSMENT THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$57k-$84k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Dittmer, MO
Full Time
Doing Well, By Doing Good
At Sana Lake Recovery, we treat substance use and mental health disorders as a chronic disease that is unique to each of our members. Our programs have been designed to be member-centered, catering to personalized needs throughout the entire healing process. We offer a full continuum of care from medical detox to recovery supportive housing with treatment options in both the St. Louis area.
Our unique approach stems from our dedicated commitment to exceptional care, evidence-based practices, and compassionate staff. The intimate settings provided by Sana Lake cultivate an environment that facilitates meaningful recovery and promotes an overall sense of well-being.
Your Role at Sana Lake
Sana Lake is expanding rapidly and is seeking an Assessment Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals and families recover!
The Assessment Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of member care activities as directed by the Executive Director of Clinical Operations and/or the Clinical Supervisor.
The Assessment Therapist's primary purpose will be to conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments and develop a diagnosis from the information gathered in the assessment. He/she will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan.
The Assessment Therapist has responsibility for creating a welcoming environment and first impression of Sana Lake. The Assessment Therapist will be responsible for maintaining communication between treatment team members, family, referral sources, and other service providers as needed. Provide individual, family, and group therapy as needed.
We would love to learn more about you if you have:
- License or Provisional License to practice clinical discipline in Missouri (i. e., LCSW, LMSW, LPS, provisionally licensed counselor) or CACD/CRACD preferred
- Master's degree in social work, professional counseling, psychology, or related human services field
- 1 year of work experience in the mental health and substance use field preferred
- Familiarity with electronic health records
Sana Lake People First Philosophy
Our staff are our number one differentiator! We know that well-qualified staff who are well-supported provide better care to our members. We strive to empower and encourage our staff as they grow and develop in their careers.
For this reason, Sana Lake offers a wide variety of tangible and intangible benefits to our eligible staff:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plan options
- Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match!
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- License/Certification Reimbursement
- Professional development funds
- Professional licensure supervision options
- Staff recognition program
- Sana Spirit Days
A few reminders from our Workplace Environment Team
All candidates who have received a written offer of employment will be required to meet the following conditions of employment:
- Completion of pre-employment screening
- Verification of education and licensure, when applicable
- Satisfactory employment and/or reference checks
Sana Lake Recovery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Assessment Therapist conducts psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments to develop diagnoses and formulates master treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team. They also provide individual, family, and group therapy while maintaining communication with families and service providers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field and possess a valid Missouri clinical license or provisional license. At least one year of experience in mental health and substance use treatment is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 22% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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