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Co-Occurring / Addiction
Fellowship in New Jersey

Therapy Aligned™

1–3 Fellows

Dual Diagnosis Specialization

Practice Ownership Pathway

A 2-year fellowship with a direct pathway to practice ownership — for clinicians who want to develop deep expertise in treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Led by Andrew H. Kim, LCSW, LCADC, a dual-licensed clinician and Rutgers-affiliated researcher in the field.

Clinical workspace for co-occurring disorders training — Addiction Fellowship at Therapy Aligned

IMPORTANT: Therapy Aligned does not currently provide NJ licensure supervision. Provisionally licensed applicants (LSW, LAC) must have their own external supervision already arranged prior to joining the fellowship. The clinical mentorship and group supervision provided within this fellowship are separate from state licensure supervision requirements.

Track Overview

Specializing in the integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders

Andrew H. Kim’s clinical framework integrates ASAM criteria, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed approaches — recognizing that substance use and mental health conditions are rarely independent. Fellows build fluency in ASAM Level of Care assessment, integrated treatment planning, and coordination with prescribers and other providers. The caseload reflects the complexity of real outpatient co-occurring work: clients stepping down from residential treatment, individuals cycling through higher levels of care, and people whose mental health and addiction have historically been treated in silos.

ASAM Criteria Motivational Interviewing Relapse Prevention Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Care CBT DBT IFS Integrated Treatment Planning

Fellowship at a Glance

2-year co-occurring specialization — individual supervision weekly (provisional fellows), biweekly group supervision for all fellows, and a supervised caseload treating dual-diagnosis presentations. All supervision included at no additional cost. Fellows are expected to maintain a minimum of 10 client sessions per week. Completion leads to eligibility for your own TA-affiliated practice.

Andrew H. Kim

LCSW, LCADC — Co-Founder, Therapy Aligned™

Andrew is a dual-licensed clinician with deep expertise in co-occurring disorders, addiction counseling, and trauma-informed care. He is a lecturer at Rutgers University School of Social Work and has contributed to federally funded research including $2.3M+ in grants focused on behavioral health technology and systems.

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Supervision Structure

Supervision grounded in clinical reality

Co-occurring work demands close, experienced supervision. Fellows are never left to navigate complex dual-diagnosis cases alone — Andrew provides direct clinical guidance at every stage.

Included Supervision

Provisionally licensed fellows: 1 hour of weekly individual clinical mentorship with Andrew H. Kim — focused on case guidance, clinical skill development, and professional growth. Note: Therapy Aligned does not provide NJ licensure supervision. Provisional fellows must arrange their own external licensure supervisor (LSW → LCSW or LAC → LCADC) prior to joining.

All fellows (provisional and fully licensed): 1 hour of biweekly group supervision led by Andrew H. Kim — co-occurring focused case consultation and clinical skill building.

No extra cost — all supervision is covered as part of the fellowship.

Dual-Diagnosis Caseload

Carry a co-occurring focused caseload from day one — real clients, real complexity, real clinical development.

ASAM-Informed Supervision

Weekly individual (provisional) and biweekly group supervision emphasizing ASAM Level of Care assessment and integrated treatment planning.

Specialized Training

Training in motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, addiction pharmacology basics, and trauma-informed co-occurring approaches.

Practice Ownership

After 2+ years in good standing and full licensure, graduate with the clinical depth and confidence to open a co-occurring specialized practice.

Eligibility

Who should apply

Eligible applicants include fully licensed clinicians (LCSW, LCADC, LPC) and provisionally licensed clinicians (LSW, LAC) who already have an external supervisor in place. Prior addiction experience is welcome but not required — a genuine interest in the intersection of mental health and substance use is essential. The fellowship pathway involves three milestones: a minimum 2-year commitment, achieving full licensure during or by the end of the fellowship, and remaining in good standing throughout — leading to practice ownership eligibility.

Eligibility Summary

Fully licensed in NJ (LCSW, LCADC, LPC) or provisionally licensed (LSW, LAC) with external supervision already in place. Minimum 2-year commitment, full licensure achieved during or by end of fellowship, and good standing throughout. 1 to 3 fellows per cohort. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Caseload Requirements

Fellows are expected to maintain a minimum of 10 client sessions per week. Supervisors in the Supervisor Track are expected to maintain a minimum of 5 client sessions per week (3 sessions per week for supervisors who have previously held personal payer contracts). Fellowship sizes are expected to be between 1 and 3 fellows per cohort.

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Apply for the Co-Occurring / Addiction Fellowship

Ready to specialize in dual-diagnosis treatment? Submit a fellowship inquiry to connect with Andrew and explore this track.

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