Clinical Substance Abuse Therapist Master's Level
Listed compensation
$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- SIMPLE IRA
- SIMPLE IRA matching
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Join a Mission-Driven Team Transforming Lives!
Are you a compassionate, skilled mental health professional ready to make a tangible community impact? House of Hope is seeking a Master’s Level Substance Abuse Clinician to join our dedicated, purpose-driven nonprofit team.
In this role, you will deliver vital clinical support to individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. If you are passionate about direct client care, holistic advocacy, and guiding people toward stable, healthier futures, we want to hear from you.
Your Impact (Key Responsibilities)
- Tailored Care: Formulate, execute, and adapt comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
- Clinical Assessments: Complete timely, thorough biopsychosocial evaluations to map client needs.
- Group Facilitation: Lead engaging therapeutic counseling groups and evidence-based interventions.
- Client Advocacy: Provide orientation, educational resources, and continuous stabilization support.
- Crisis Management: Deliver rapid crisis intervention to ensure immediate client safety.
- Continuum of Care: Manage strategic transition, discharge, and post-treatment aftercare planning.
- Accurate Compliance: Maintain precise, meticulous documentation following industry and company standards.
- What You Bring (Qualifications)
Education
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field (Required).
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years in addiction treatment or mental health services (Required).
- Specialization: Proven background working with individuals affected by substance use disorders (Preferred).
- Connection: Exceptional ability to build rapid client rapport and command group dynamics.
- Communication: Masterful verbal, written, and interpersonal communication capabilities.
- Tech-Savvy: High proficiency with computer systems and electronic health records (EHR).
If you are ready to bring your clinical skills, compassion, and commitment to recovery to a role that makes a difference, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and relevant clinical experience. House of Hope welcomes applicants who are passionate about supporting individuals on their path to healing and stability.
Key Responsibilities
The clinician will formulate and execute individualized treatment plans while conducting biopsychosocial evaluations and facilitating therapeutic groups. They are also responsible for providing crisis intervention, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and managing the continuum of care for clients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field. A minimum of two years of experience in addiction treatment or mental health services is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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