Primary Therapist - Gambling Designation

Primary Therapist - Gambling Designation

At Release Recovery, we are on a mission to transform how the world understands and treats Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness. We offer comprehensive care—from residential services in our beautiful transitional living facilities to intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs at our Purchase, NY clinic. We are in the process of building out a Gambling Designation, and we are excited to be looking for a Primary Therapist to bring experience working with gambling, in addition to SUD.

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in alignment with client treatment plans
• Conduct psychosocial and biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to treatment planning
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and treatment team to develop and update Master Treatment Plans
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Prepare discharge summaries and support aftercare planning to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in clinical rounds, case reviews, and interdisciplinary discussions

• Maintain regular communication with clients, families, referral sources, and other service providers
• Identify and address barriers to engagement or progress, tailoring interventions accordingly
• Support families through psychoeducation and active involvement in the recovery process

• Respond to client crises using evidence-based de-escalation and intervention techniques
• Conduct risk assessments related to harm to self or others and arrange appropriate support services

• Adhere to all organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory guidelines
• Participate in ongoing training and development, including annual required trainings and clinical supervision
• Maintain client confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all clinical interactions

• Conduct urinalysis as part of the clinical protocol
• Contribute to in-service trainings in areas of expertise
• Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director

• Education & Licensure
  • Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy, OR a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with 2+ years of counseling experience
  • Active licensure or intern registration in a relevant clinical discipline (LMSW, LCSW, MHC-LP, LMHC, LMFT, or CASAC), as required by New York State
  • Gambling specialty preferred (CASAC-G or CPCG)
• Professional Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the mental health field
  • Demonstrated experience providing therapy to individuals with mental health conditions, with a strong understanding of evidence-based and integrative therapeutic approaches for gambling and SUD
• Core Competencies
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust and therapeutic rapport
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in clinical documentation and compliance
  • Committed to ongoing professional development and passionate about supporting individuals on their path to recovery

When you join our team, you’ll be:

• Working alongside thought leaders in the recovery space
• Making a direct impact on individuals and families
• Enjoying competitive salary and benefits (health, dental, vision)
• Given opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development