Primary Therapist
Posted 6 Aug 2025
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsCPR
Field of studyCounseling, Psychology, Social Work (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Primary Therapist
Location: On Site - Pompano, Florida
Department: Clinical Services
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 addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts, we deliver evidence-based clinical care in a supportive, structured environment. Our team is committed to providing trauma-informed, client-centered services that promote lasting recovery.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Primary Therapist to join our clinical team in Pompano, Florida. This role is responsible for conducting assessments, providing evidence-based counseling, coordinating care, and supporting clients through every stage of treatment. The ideal candidate will bring a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach to working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the counseling needs of clients using evidence-based tools such as the ASI or other validated assessments.
- Diagnose substance use and co-occurring disorders using DSM-5 criteria.
- Determine appropriate level of care using ASAM criteria.
- Obtain and review clinical records relevant to the current treatment episode.
- Collaborate with clients to develop individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans with measurable goals.
- Deliver individual and group substance abuse counseling services in accordance with treatment plans.
- Conduct periodic reviews using ASAM to determine the need for continued services or discharge.
- Revise treatment plans as needed to reflect client progress and new challenges.
- Develop comprehensive discharge and transfer plans to ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinate with referral sources, including mental health professionals, criminal justice agencies, schools, and employers.
- Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provide clinical consultation and care coordination across departments.