Clinician - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
At Awkward Recovery, we believe effective treatment happens through authenticity, connection, and evidence-based care. Our clinicians provide structured, compassionate treatment while bringing their own personality, creativity, and clinical strengths into the work.
Position Summary
The Clinician is responsible for providing direct clinical care through individual, family, and group therapy services within Awkward Recovery's Intensive Outpatient Program. This role requires collaboration with the clinical and operations teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment that supports each client's recovery goals and aligns with Awkward Recovery's standards of care.
Clinician Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Maintain an individual therapy caseload of up to 14 clients, providing services to both primary mental health and primary substance use clients based on clinical need.
- Lead 9 hours of evening group therapy each week, facilitating process and psycho-educational groups on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00–9:00 PM using the program curriculum and evidence-based interventions.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices that support recovery from mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation, assessments, treatment plans, discharge documentation, and billing in accordance with organizational, payer, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
- Monitor client progress through ongoing assessments and adjust treatment interventions as clinically appropriate.
- Develop and coordinate discharge and continuing care plans in collaboration with clients, families, referral sources, and the treatment team.
- Educate clients and families on recovery, community resources, and available support services.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate client care and ensure continuity of treatment.
- Recognize, assess, and appropriately respond to mental health and substance use crises, following established safety, reporting, and documentation procedures.
- Maintain professional communication with clients, families, referral partners, and team members.
- Maintain an accurate work schedule, communicate scheduling changes promptly, and coordinate client coverage as needed.
- Work in the full-time position requiring approximately 40 hours per week.
- Attend and actively participate in required staff meetings, clinical consultations, supervision, peer-to-peer reviews for insurance authorizations, and trainings.
- Practice within the scope of licensure while adhering to applicable laws, ethical standards, organizational policies, and clinical best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of Awkward Recovery.
Core Competencies
To perform this role successfully, employees should demonstrate the following competencies:
Clinical Excellence
- Utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions and sound clinical judgment.
- Develops individualized treatment plans and adapts interventions based on client progress.
- Maintains appropriate clinical boundaries while providing compassionate, trauma-informed care.
- Responds appropriately to crisis situations and follows established safety protocols.
Communication
- Communicates clearly, professionally, and respectfully with clients, families, referral partners, and team members.
- Maintains accurate, timely, and well-written clinical documentation.
- Presents information effectively in individual, family, and group settings.
Collaboration
- Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support client care.
- Participates actively in team meetings, case consultations, and supervision.
- Gives and receives constructive feedback while contributing to a positive team culture.
Organization & Accountability
- Manages time effectively while maintaining documentation, billing, and caseload expectations.
- Prioritizes responsibilities and consistently meets deadlines.
- Demonstrates reliability by following through on commitments and communicating proactively when challenges arise.
Professionalism
- Practices within the scope of licensure and adheres to applicable ethical standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion when handling protected health information.
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.
Adaptability & Growth
- Embraces change and remains flexible in a dynamic treatment environment.
- Seeks opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.
- Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to contribute to organizational improvement.
General Qualifications
To perform this position successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Employees should be comfortable working in a fast-paced behavioral health environment serving individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. This role requires emotional resilience, sound clinical judgment, professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to build therapeutic relationships while collaborating with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Employees are expected to:
- Meet the clinical responsibilities and performance expectations outlined in this job description.
- Demonstrate proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs), Microsoft Office, and other technology used to support clinical documentation, communication, and administrative responsibilities.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and professional clinical documentation, reports, and correspondence.
- Read, interpret, and apply clinical, legal, regulatory, and organizational documentation.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, coworkers, referral sources, and community partners.
- Exercise sound clinical judgment and solve complex problems using available information.
- Interpret and appropriately apply written, verbal, and procedural instructions within a clinical setting.
- Complete basic mathematical calculations related to documentation, scheduling, and billing responsibilities.
- Operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, telephones, and other technology necessary to perform job duties.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Frequently sits, stands, walks, speaks, hears, and uses hands to operate office equipment.
- Frequently moves between offices, group rooms, and treatment spaces.
- Occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, crouches, or lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires close and distance vision for computer work, documentation, and client interaction.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of what employees can expect while performing the essential functions of this position.
Awkward Recovery provides a structured, team-oriented clinical environment that prioritizes high-quality client care while encouraging authenticity and individuality. We believe great clinicians don't all fit the same mold, so while we maintain clear clinical standards, employees are encouraged to bring their own personality, therapeutic style, and strengths into their work.
Our culture is supportive, collaborative, and intentionally a little unconventional. We value open communication, humor, creativity, and genuine human connection while maintaining professionalism and ethical clinical practice. Team members regularly collaborate, consult on cases, and support one another in providing exceptional care.
The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate and includes a combination of individual therapy sessions, group therapy, and collaborative team interactions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Addiction Studies, or a related behavioral health field.
- Current Texas licensure as a fully licensed or associate level LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or an LCDC pursuing a master's-level clinical license, or equivalent.
- Ability to practice under appropriate supervision and maintain licensure in good standing in accordance with Texas laws and organizational policies.
- Professional liability (malpractice) insurance maintained throughout employment, if required by licensure.
- Experience providing behavioral health services, preferably in substance use, mental health, or co-occurring treatment.
- Experience facilitating individual and group therapy; family therapy experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities, recovery principles, family systems, and community resources.
- Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid Texas driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance if driving for work-related purposes.
- Proficiency with computers, electronic health record systems, and Google.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), residential treatment, or other behavioral health setting.
- Experience treating both mental health and substance use disorders.
- Training or certification in evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, or similar approaches.
- Familiarity with behavioral health regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical documentation requirements.
Benefits & Perks
At Awkward Recovery, we believe taking care of our team allows them to better care for our clients. We are committed to supporting both your professional growth and your overall well-being.
Employees may receive access to the following benefits and professional development opportunities:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Clinical licensure supervision for eligible associate-level clinicians (included)
- EMDR Basic Training opportunities
- Quarterly Continuing Education (CEU)
- Ongoing clinical consultation, mentorship, and professional development
- Opportunities to expand clinical skills through specialized trainings
- Collaborative, supportive, and fun team culture
- A structured clinical environment that encourages authenticity, creativity, and individuality
- Employee Assistance Program (if applicable)
- Salary between $40,000 - $60,000 depending on licensure and experience
The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and expectations required for this role.
Job duties and responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the employee's supervisor.
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Clinician - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)