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Recovery Therapist

LaPorte Recovery Center

LaPorte, IN 46350 • 10/7/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Recovery Center Therapist

Join Porter-Starke Services, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community health center, in our efforts to provide exceptional care to adults, families, adolescents, and children with mental health or substance abuse issues. As a Recovery Center Therapist, you will play a crucial role in our team's mission to provide a full continuum of care.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Recovery Center Therapist to conduct initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment. As a Recovery Center Therapist, you will develop treatment plans, provide individual and group therapy, education, case management, and outreach services to patients. You will also maintain open communication with referral sources and other providers, and participate in weekly staffing with our clinical team.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment

  • Develop treatment plans and refer patients to appropriate levels of care

  • Provide individual and group therapy, as well as education and case management services as needed

  • Complete thorough documentation in electronic medical records within established timeframes

  • Participate in weekly staffing with the Recovery Center clinical team and psychiatrist

  • Maintain open communication and positive working relationships with referral sources and other providers

  • Conduct outreach and provide education to community organizations and providers to reduce stigma, increase collaboration, and enhance referrals to MAT

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in addictions, social work, psychology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university required; Master's degree preferred

  • At least 2 years' experience providing addictions assessment and treatment, including provision of individual and group therapy

  • Current LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAC, LAC, MAC required; LSW, LMHCA, or LCACA allowable if accompanied by an Indiana MATS Certification

Benefits:

  • 401K w/ 20% company matching

  • 11 paid holidays

  • Competitive wages

  • Generous PTO

  • Employee discounts (YMCA)

  • Employee referral program

  • HSA/FSA accounts

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Tuition assistance up to $200/month

  • Loan repayments up to $5250/year

  • Casual Fridays

  • Company-paid life insurance policy

  • Company-paid long-term disability

  • Optional insurances (short-term disability)

  • Employee recognition events

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Free health screenings

If you are a motivated and compassionate professional looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join our team and help us provide exceptional care to those in need.

Apply Now:

To learn more about Porter-Starke Services and this exciting opportunity, please visit our website at https://www.porterstarke.org/.