Affirm Recovery Center
Behavioral Health/SUD Treatment | Austin, TX
Bring Your Clinical Skills Where They Matter Most.
Clinician I - Behavioral Health/SUD Counselor | Austin, TX | Full-Time | In Person
At Affirm Recovery Center, we believe that high-quality, compassionate behavioral health care changes lives, and that starts with having the right people on the team. We’re expanding our clinical team and looking for a driven, skilled Clinician I (Non-Independently Licensed) to join us in Austin, TX.
This is an in-person role with real clinical depth. You’ll work under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor, delivering individual and group therapy to clients navigating addiction and mental health challenges, bringing your full skill set to a team that genuinely values what you bring to the table.
If you’re a licensed behavioral health professional who’s passionate about purpose-driven work and ready to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
Working under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, you’ll deliver therapeutic interventions to clients with behavioral health diagnoses, including mental health and addiction-related disorders, across a variety of settings as needed. As a core part of our multidisciplinary treatment team, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing individual and group counseling services
- Conducting biopsychosocial assessments and diagnosing mental health and substance use disorders
- Developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Delivering trauma-informed, recovery-focused care
- Monitoring client progress and adjusting treatment interventions as needed
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate seamless services
- Educating clients and families on addiction, relapse prevention, and mental health
- Participating actively in treatment team meetings and ongoing training
- Maintaining accurate, timely documentation in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Active Texas license in good standing: LPC-Associate, LMSW, LCDC, or equivalent
- Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field
- 1-2 years of experience in mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders preferred
- Experience working with individuals living with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or intellectual disabilities
- Experience working with diverse ethnic/racial populations and individuals from underserved communities
- Experience utilizing telehealth platforms for virtual sessions
- Solid knowledge of substance use and psychiatric conditions, treatments, and best practices
- Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and ability to manage a caseload independently
- Ability to become credentialed with payor sources
- Comfort with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
- Reliable personal transportation and a clean driving record
- Current and valid Texas driver’s license
Why Affirm?
We invest in the people who invest in our clients. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 annually
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - organization covers 90%
- First-Time Home Buyers Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Assistance
- 12 paid federal holidays + PTO + paid sick leave
- 401(k) & life insurance
- Flexible schedules & multiple shifts available
- Real advancement opportunities
- Clinical supervision provided - a genuine investment in your professional growth
- A team that values your voice - every decision is made in service of high-quality client care, not the bottom line
The Details
- Job Type: Full-time | Salary
- Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 annually
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Location: In person - Austin, TX
- Medical Specialties: Addiction Medicine & Psychiatry
Affirm Recovery Center is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
