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Hanley Foundation

Primary Therapist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • If in recovery, have one year of continuous sobriety.
  • Associate Level: A master's degree is preferred; alternatively, have a bachelor's degree with three years of experience and/or State Certification, or have completed the Hanley Center clinical internship and be no more than six months from graduation with registered intern status.
  • Associate Level: Have at least one year of experience working in a substance abuse treatment facility.
  • Therapist I: Have a master's degree and registered intern status or be pursuing MCAP, to be completed within three years.
  • Therapist I: Have at least one year of experience working in a substance abuse treatment facility.
  • Therapist II: Have a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, focusing on mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Therapist II: Hold a Florida state license to practice as a therapist (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT).
  • Therapist II: Have three to five years of experience working in a substance use treatment facility.
  • Have strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
  • Have experience with evidence-based treatment approaches for mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Have knowledge, experience, and competence in adult treatment, adult co-morbid complications, and family systems theory.
  • Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Be committed to cultural competency and providing therapy services to a diverse patient population.
  • Be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft products and network components.
  • Have excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
  • Provide therapy under the direction of the Clinical Director.
  • Coordinate alcohol and drug use treatment services with the Clinical Director.
  • Use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to treat mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
  • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, including social histories and required treatment documentation.
  • Provide and communicate aftercare recommendations to patients, family members, and the Continuum of Care department.
  • Ensure relevant information is provided weekly to patients, parents, or the patient's managing conservator.
  • Coordinate with the Clinical Director to ensure consistency of treatment.
  • Conduct intakes and screenings of potential patients.
  • Develop patients' treatment plans.
  • Create discharge summaries and aftercare recommendations.
  • Facilitate groups and lectures for patients.
  • Conduct weekly individual therapy sessions for patients on the caseload.
  • Attend staff meetings as scheduled and needed.
  • Report alleged incidents of abuse or neglect in accordance with state standards and accrediting-body requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records under Hanley Foundation policies and make records available for audits.
  • Protect patients' rights.
  • Uphold Hanley Foundation policies and procedures.
  • Maintain patient and potential-patient confidentiality under Hanley policy.
  • Complete utilization review and insurance reviews for the caseload.
  • Complete Marchman Act assessments and related requirements, including court appearances and report write-ups.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Work experience in a 12-step immersion program is preferred.

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