Clinical Therapist

Primary Therapist – Mental Health / SUDs

Location: On-Site – Bloomington, Indiana
Department: Clinical
Reports to: Clinical Director
Salary: Competitive, based on licensure and experience

About Boca Recovery Center

Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized provider of mental health and addiction treatment. While we have historically specialized in substance use disorders, our Bloomington facility is evolving to focus primarily on comprehensive mental health care. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment for individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges.

Our facilities in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts serve a diverse population in need of compassionate and culturally competent behavioral health services.

Our mission: To empower individuals toward emotional well-being and lasting recovery by providing client-centered, ethically sound, and clinically excellent care.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Primary Therapist to join our mental health and SUD clinical team in Bloomington, Indiana. This role is essential in supporting clients living with SUD and mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood, and personality disorders, through therapeutic interventions grounded in clinical best practices.

The ideal candidate is a licensed mental health professional with demonstrated experience in diagnosing and treating complex psychiatric conditions, delivering individual and group therapy, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations using validated clinical tools.
• Diagnose mental health disorders using DSM-5 criteria.
• Formulate diagnostic impressions, incorporating collateral data and psychosocial context.
• Identify acuity level and appropriateness for current level of care.

Treatment Planning & Therapy

• Develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans centered on mental health goals.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy using CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, and person-centered modalities.
• Revise treatment goals and strategies based on client progress, feedback, and evolving clinical needs.

Monitoring, Case Coordination & Discharge Planning

• Track client engagement, symptom improvement, and response to interventions.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, and outside providers to support continuity of care.
• Design and coordinate aftercare plans to ensure ongoing mental health support post-discharge.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain comprehensive, timely, and compliant documentation in electronic health records.
• Ensure notes reflect clinical rationale, progress toward goals, and ethical standards.

Team Collaboration & Crisis Response

• Participate in case reviews, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
• Respond to mental health crises with de-escalation and safety planning techniques.
• Fulfill legal and ethical responsibilities including mandatory reporting and client advocacy.

Cultural Competency & Ethics

• Deliver care that respects clients’ cultural, spiritual, and individual diversity.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards as guided by professional boards and BRC policy.

Professional Development

• Attend required trainings, CEUs, and supervision sessions.
• Stay informed on best practices and emerging research in mental health treatment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing therapy for individuals with substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, or ACT.
• Experience in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Education & Licensure

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field is required.
• Active licensure in Indiana preferred: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or equivalent.
• Clinicians under supervision working toward full licensure will be considered.

Boca Recovery Center offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contribution
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and licensure supervision