Therapist/Therapist Supervisee

About the role

• Job Title: Therapist / Therapist Supervisee
• Reports To: Clinical Director / Clinical Manager / Executive Director
• Department: Clinical
• Location: On-site, Dumfries, VA, Triangle, VA
• Employment Type: Full-time | Salary | Exempt
• PRN | Hourly| Non-Exempt

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $80,000-93.500 salary (full-time) or $38.00-$45.50 hourly (PRN), set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in substance use disorder and addiction treatment and a passion for helping individuals navigate their recovery journey. In this role, you will support clients ages 18+ in breaking the cycle of addiction and returning to their families and communities from a place of resilience. This position provides therapeutic support, guidance, and counseling across multiple levels of care, ensuring clients receive the tools and resources necessary for sustainable recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of intake assessments following pre-assessment.
• Development of individualized service and treatment plans.
• Presentation of clients in treatment team meetings.
• Conducting individual counseling sessions with clients.
• Facilitating didactic lectures, client groups, and other therapeutic activities.
• Maintaining appropriate contact with relevant individuals involved in client care.
• Collaborating closely with Case Management and other interdisciplinary team members throughout the client's treatment and recovery journey.
• Supporting discharge planning and referral coordination.
• Meeting all documentation requirements for accreditation standards, state licensing guidelines, and billing purposes in a timely and complete manner.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Credentials

• Master's degree preferred in Addictions Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or related field.
• License preferred: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LSATP (or under supervision).

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in human services, substance use disorder treatment, or a related setting.
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for clinical documentation.
• Experience facilitating both individual and group counseling sessions.

Knowledge / Skills

• Familiarity with 12-step recovery programs.
• Strong clinical documentation skills.
• De-escalation and crisis intervention skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Direct care clinical position providing counseling and therapeutic services across residential and structured outpatient levels of care (ASAM 3.5, 3.1, and 2.5).
• Full-time, PRN scheduling aligned with residential programming needs.
• Full-time Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• PRN shift varies

Why This Role Matters

• Impact: Delivers essential therapeutic services to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, supporting engagement, stabilization, skill development, and sustained recovery across multiple levels of care.
• Growth & Development: Offers opportunities to expand clinical competencies in substance use treatment, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, group facilitation, and evidence-based interventions within residential and partial hospitalization settings.
• Team & Culture: Functions within a multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented team that prioritizes collaboration, clinical supervision, ethical practice, and a supportive, mission-driven work environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.