Program Therapist

Description

 Help Adolescents Build a New Legacy

At Clearfork Academy, we provide high-quality substance abuse and mental health treatment for adolescents and young adults. We're seeking a skilled, confident, and relationship-focused Program Therapist who enjoys solving complex clinical challenges, building meaningful connections, and helping clients create lasting change.
This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a dynamic environment, values professional autonomy, enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and is motivated by improving treatment outcomes through both clinical expertise and innovative thinking.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents and young adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive clinical assessments
• Conduct crisis interventions and provide therapeutic support during challenging clinical situations
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, recovery, and administrative staff to advocate for client progress and continuity of care
• Facilitate engaging psychoeducational and process groups that promote recovery and personal growth
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation utilizing electronic health record systems
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings and case consultations
• Support discharge planning and aftercare recommendations
• Stay current with best practices, emerging research, and evidence-based treatment approaches
• Contribute ideas that improve clinical programming, patient engagement, and treatment effectiveness

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy balancing clinical problem-solving with meaningful client interaction
• Prefer having the freedom to exercise professional judgment while working toward shared goals
• Thrive in fast-paced environments where every day brings new challenges
• Are naturally persuasive, engaging, and confident in communicating with clients, families, and colleagues
• Enjoy troubleshooting barriers to recovery and finding practical solutions
• Value collaboration and understand the importance of strong interdisciplinary relationships
• Are comfortable making decisions independently while seeking consultation when appropriate
• Like taking initiative and contributing ideas that improve outcomes and processes
• Maintain objectivity and professionalism during emotionally charged situations
• Are motivated by helping clients achieve measurable progress and lasting recovery

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field
• Current Texas licensure or associate licensure as LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist, or other qualified credential recognized by the State of Texas
• LCDC credential preferred
• Experience working with adolescents, young adults, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to build rapport with clients, families, referral sources, and treatment team members
• Strong organizational skills and timely documentation practices
• Working knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches and recovery models
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications

Why Clearfork Academy?

• Meaningful work that directly impacts adolescents, young adults, and families
• Opportunity to exercise clinical judgment and professional autonomy
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment environment
• Supportive leadership committed to clinical excellence
• Diverse and engaging caseload with opportunities for professional growth
• Culture that values innovation, initiative, and continuous improvement
• Mission-driven organization dedicated to helping clients build a new future

If you're a motivated clinician who enjoys building relationships, solving complex challenges, and making a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents and families, we encourage you to apply.

Clearfork Academy 

Leading Adolescents to a New Legacy

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