Therapist

Role summary

Therapist is a role at First Steps Recovery in Clovis, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-12. Salary: USD 70,304–90,000 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Therapist

Company

First Steps Recovery

Location

Clovis, California, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Healthcare Support

Salary

USD 70,304–90,000 per year

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-12

Job description

Description

Join a Mission. Build a Future. Save Lives.

At First Steps Recovery, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer purpose. As a leading, accredited behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility, our work changes lives daily. If you're driven by compassion, grounded in integrity, and thrive in a supportive, recovery-focused environment, you're exactly who we’re looking for.

When you join First Steps Recovery, you become part of a tight-knit, multidisciplinary team that values empathy, growth, and evidence-based care. Whether you’re working directly with clients or behind the scenes, every role here matters — and every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Besides being an amazing company to work for, we also offer:

· Medical, Dental, Vision benefits for full time employees

· PTO / Sick Leave Plans for full time and part time employees

· Free Employee Assistance Program for full time and part time employees

· Free Legal consultations and benefits for full time and part time employees

· Free Life Insurance for full time employees

· Generous 401K program for full time and part time employees

If you're ready to be part of something bigger, we invite you to take your next step with us!

POSITION SUMMARY

Therapists are responsible for coordinating and providing individual, group therapy and biopsychosocial assessment services to patients as well as group, individual and family counseling for patients within the facility. The Therapist provides development of client resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of clients. The therapist works with the treatment team to plan and coordinate the client’s progress through the continuum of care.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

Uphold and enforce First Steps Recovery standards, policies and procedures, client rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct.

Ability to utilize agency comprehensive assessment tools in KIPU (Biopsychosocial, Initial Treatment Plan, Individual Therapy Note, Transfer Note, Discharge Planning upon admission).

Identify and prioritize individual needs and problems of the patient.

Prepare comprehensive interpretive clinical summaries (as seen in KIPU).

Develop person-centered care plans, including prioritized problem lists, SNAP, client-reported goals, measurable and achievable objectives, and interventions.

Provide individual and group therapy sessions utilizing Evidence Based Practices.

Document client progress toward treatment plan goals and objectives in SOAP progress notes.

Prepare effective care level step-down Transition notes.

Develop solid discharge plans and summaries for assigned caseload.

Prepare clinical documentation accurately and within agency time frames.

Intervene during crisis intervention situations.

Cooperate with health insurance clinical utilization reviews by providing detailed Clinical Notes to assist with UR’s.

Participate in weekly Clinical Treatment team meetings with other team members.

Participate in the agency’s Orientation training, staff meetings, and in-service training.

Provide accurate assessment and referral when appropriate. Provide information to Probation Officers, Lawyers and Spouses/Family Members on the client’s behalf.

Provide appropriate treatment interventions relative to the specific needs of each client.

Provide for discharge planning, contacting referring agency as needed.

Adhere to code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures, and exercise professionalism at all times.

Exercise awareness in cultural competency, client satisfaction, quality of services, client needs, and overall health and safety staff and clients.

Requirements

Competencies:

Ability to perform duties as a therapist with respect to screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, referral, discharge summaries, clinical documentation, and professional ethics.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with subordinate staff, supervisors, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals.

Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with clients and their families.

Education:

Candidate must have a Master’s Degree in counseling or psychology from an accredited graduate school, current state license and/or certification.

Experience:

1-2 years experience in the field of addiction and mental health or equivalent human services work experience preferred.

Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment a plus

Computer Skills:

Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email.

Proficiency in KIPU Systems Client Management Software

Certificates & Licenses:

CPR/First AID

Intern number, registered with the BBS or Licensed number with the BBS

Other Requirements:

Negative TB test results

Medical Clearance to work

Ability to pass pre-employment drug screenings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Transverse Stairs

Handling / Using Fingers

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

Reach Outward

Reach Above Shoulder

Squat or Kneel

Bend or Twist

Other Physical Demands:

Ability to lift/carry 20-50 lbs, Ability to push/pull 20-50 lbs

Moderate frequency of computer keyboarding,

Moderate frequency of viewing a computer monitor

Daily cleaning including but not limited to: wiping, swe