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Healing Wounds Healthcare
Clermont, Florida

Licensed Mental Health Therapist/Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) /

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, dynamic, and specialized Florida Licensed Mental Health Therapist with Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) credentials to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment to diverse populations, including adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Your expertise will help individuals navigate emotional challenges, overcome chemical dependency, develop sustainable coping strategies, and achieve long-term recovery.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through evidence-based addiction therapies, crisis intervention, and holistic patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

The ideal candidate is energetic, highly motivated, and deeply committed to fostering positive mental health and recovery outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Active Florida Credentials:
  • Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) designation OR Master's level MCAP (Master Certified Addiction Professional).
  • Active Florida License (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) or Registered Intern status strongly preferred.

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field from a CACREP-accredited or equivalent program.

  • Insurance & Credentials: Proof of professional liability insurance and active credentials.
  • EHR Proficiency: Proficiency with TherapyNotes or similar Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms.
  • Screening: Must successfully pass a Cleared to Care Background Check.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment, crisis management skills, and exceptional interpersonal communication.

Core Responsibilities

Assessment & Treatment: Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, bio-psychosocial evaluations, and substance use screenings (e. g., ASAM criteria) to develop individualized treatment plans.

Therapeutic Services: Provide evidence-based individual, couples, family, or group therapy sessions tailored to co-occurring disorders, addiction recovery, and trauma.

Client Engagement: Respond to client inquiries within 24 hours and maintain a flexible, client-accessible schedule.

Documentation & Billing: Maintain timely, HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation, progress notes, and accurate billing submission in TherapyNotes.

Administrative: Submit monthly work hours by the specified deadline and maintain a minimum caseload of 12 client sessions per week.

Teamwork & Community: Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and professional training while actively promoting Healing Wounds Healthcare within the community.

Continuing Education: Maintain ongoing education in evidence-based substance use treatments, trauma-informed care, MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) workflows, and crisis intervention.

Performance Indicators

  • Timely client response rates and accurate, compliant clinical documentation.
  • Demonstrated client progress, retention, and treatment plan milestone attainment.
  • Strict adherence to ethical, legal, and professional standards in addiction counseling.
  • Active participation in clinical supervision and professional growth opportunities.

Why Join Us?

Join us in empowering individuals on their journey toward mental well-being and lasting recovery! We value dedicated professionals who are eager to apply their clinical expertise in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. All roles are compensated positions that directly contribute to the health and resilience of our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Provide evidence-based therapeutic services and maintain accurate, HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health therapyClinical assessmentBio-psychosocial evaluationIndividual therapyTreatment planningHIPAA compliance

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 28% 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)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $71k (middle half $58k–$75k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Medicine listings in Florida35 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All substance use / addiction counselor listings in Florida574 active12,883 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 28% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment574 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings429 in the last 30 days212 the 30 days before (+102%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Florida figures use all substance use / addiction counselors: too few Florida Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Counselor Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 37 employers
19
<$60k
10
$60k-75k
8
$75k-90k
3
$90k-105k
2
$105k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
25%
Sign-on bonus
18%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Brookfield, Wisconsin

$82k-$109k
#2

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)

LifeStance Health · Zionsville, Indiana

$84k-$107k
#3

Certified Hand Therapist

$50/hr
#4

Virtual Clinical Therapist (LICSW/LMHC)

$80k-$95k
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Clermont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$389k
Typical market rent
$2,013/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.