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?