Licensed Therapist - Inpatient SUD

Benefits

Eligible full-time team members receive comprehensive benefits including

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness incentives and employee assistance programs.

• Key Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments (ASAM criteria, biopsychosocial evaluations) and complete required documentation within established timeframes.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized, measurable treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in accordance with program standards, including daily process groups and psychoeducational sessions.
• Present patient progress during treatment team meetings and case reviews; support appropriate level-of-care transitions.
• Complete ASAM documentation for admission, continued stay, transfers, and discharge.
• Engage families and support systems through regular sessions and collateral contacts as clinically indicated.
• Apply clinical judgment in crisis situations including suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and de-escalation.
• Collaborate with case management and aftercare to build comprehensive discharge and continuing care plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with licensure, Joint Commission, and organizational standards.
• Participate in supervision, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related human services field that qualifies toward professional clinical licensure.
• Active, fully unrestricted clinical license in Colorado required: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in behavioral health and/or SUD treatment, strongly preferred.
• EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, or trauma certification strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, state/federal confidentiality regulations, and EMR systems (Kipu preferred).

• Competencies
• Skilled in biopsychosocial evaluation, ASAM criteria, and diagnostic formulation across SUD and co-occurring mental health presentations.
• Ability to develop individualized, goals-driven plans that reflect patient strengths, clinical needs, and recovery milestones.
• Proficient in individual and group therapy modalities; able to facilitate process, psychoeducational, and experiential groups with purpose and clinical intention.
• Competent in risk assessment, safety planning, and de-escalation within high-acuity inpatient settings.
• Produces timely, accurate clinical records that meet regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams; communicates clearly with medical providers, case managers, families, and referral sources.
• Adapts therapeutic approach to meet the diverse backgrounds, needs, and goals of patients in recovery.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries and adheres to ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and organizational policy.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality behavioral health care and supporting patients on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply by May 10th, 2026.

Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.