EISS Dual License Substance Use Therapist - $5000 Sign-on Bonus!

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $28/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Therapist Non-Exempt Job Title: EISS Dual License Substance Use Therapist $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!* About Acenda Integrated Health Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey.

Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events.

Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview A Substance Use Therapist provides short-term, evidence-based therapeutic support to individuals in Early Intervention Support Services, addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use needs and linking to an APN for medication management when appropriate.

They utilize modalities such as MI, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and IMR to promote stabilization and meaningful progress. The clinician also collaborates on innovative engagement initiatives and ensures seamless linkage to ongoing care and community resources upon program completion.

Program Info EISS is co-located with other acute care programs in an easily accessible care continuum. Unlike emergency rooms, EISS is commonly utilized to achieve faster, more efficient care in a non-stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with co-occurring stabilization for those we serve.

Link to APN if medication is needed Utilize assessment and evidenced-based modalities to ensure the most successful outcome for the individual's needs (MI, CBT, Solution-focused, IMR, etc) Participate in innovation initiatives designed to engage families and communities in treatment Ensure proper service linkage to appropriate level of care and flow upon exiting our 30-day Early Intervention Support Service Requirements: Must possess a Master's Degree within the Human Services Field, and have two years post Master's experience in this domain New Jersey license in good standing (minimum of LAC, LPC, LCSW, LSW with CADC or LCADC) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong clinical perspectives Engage in the Team approach, and strength-based initiatives with our team members and our EISS Co-Occurring population Additional Information: Starting Compensation: Full-Time rates starting at $28.85 per hour Sign-on Bonus: This position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with $2,500 paid at hire and $2,500 paid upon successful completion of 90 days of employment.

Ability to earn bonuses Bilingual-Spanish differential: $1.50 per hour What we provide: An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency Mission-driven core Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp Generous time-off Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Year-end bonuses Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Department/Program Early Intervention Support Services - Gloucester (EISSG) A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a lasting impact within your community. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, as well as the individuals and communities we care for. We're a passionate workforce striving to move lives forward and have fun along the way.

Key Responsibilities

The Substance Use Therapist provides short-term, evidence-based therapeutic support for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs within the EISS program. Responsibilities include utilizing modalities like MI and CBT for stabilization and ensuring seamless linkage to ongoing care upon program completion.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in a Human Services Field along with two years of post-Master's experience in that domain. A minimum New Jersey license is required, specifically LAC, LPC, LCSW, LSW combined with CADC or LCADC.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Substance Use TherapyCo-occurring DisordersMotivational Interviewing (MI)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Illness Management and Recovery (IMR)Clinical AssessmentMedication Management LinkageCommunity Resource LinkageEvidence-Based Practice

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60kSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $73k (middle half $58k–$75k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$55k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in New Jersey334 active13,653 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Acenda Integrated Health

Non-profit Organizations
Glassboro, New Jersey
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Vision and Dental coverage
401(k) with 100% employer match on first 5%
Generous time-off
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Year-end bonuses
$5,000 sign-on bonus