Licensed Outpatient Clinician

Position Overview

Paradigm Recovery Center is a startup behavioral health treatment center providing structured, evidence-based outpatient services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Outpatient Clinician provides individual and group therapy, clinical documentation, and treatment planning within ASAM 2.5 and 2.1 levels of care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide individual therapy sessions in accordance with ASAM 2.5 and 2.1 requirements
• Facilitate or co-facilitate therapeutic groups as assigned
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic impressions
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans
• Provide crisis intervention as needed

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EHR
• Ensure documentation meets Missouri regulations and payer standards
• Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality compliance

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate in treatment team meetings and supervision
• Coordinate care with medical, case management, and peer staff
• Communicate client progress and safety concerns

Client Engagement & Care Coordination

• Support engagement and retention in treatment
• Assist with discharge planning and referrals
• Educate clients and families on recovery resources

Program Development (Startup Environment)

• Contribute to clinical workflow and program development
• Support quality improvement and survey readiness
• Maintain flexibility in a startup setting

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Missouri license or license-eligible status (LPC/PLPC, LCSW/LMSW, LMFT/PLMFT)
• Experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in ASAM 2.1 and/or 2.5 levels of care
• Experience in PHP or IOP programs
• Familiarity with CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-informed care
• Startup or program build-out experience

Schedule Expectations

• Daytime and/or evening hours based on program needs
• Flexible scheduling during startup phase

Physical & Professional Requirements

• Ability to conduct therapy and documentation for extended periods
• Ability to manage emotionally complex situations
• Reliable attendance and professional conduct