Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Lakeview Health | Jacksonville Florida Drug & Alcohol Rehab has helped thousands of people detox, recover and remain abstinent from dangerous substances. We strive to be the best in the addiction treatment field through our proven treatment programs, experienced staff, and amenity-rich campus. We are dual-certified experts in treating alcohol use, opioid use, and substance abuse disorders, as well as the co-occurring conditions that often accompany them.

We are seeking a Therapist to add to our dynamic team! Candidates with experience working within the eating disorder space strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform resident assessments to determine level of care within facility
  • Develop and implement a plan of treatment and aftercare plans for the resident and/or family, including obtaining collateral information from family and support network
  • Evaluate resident progress and revise treatment plan as needed
  • Provide knowledgeable of community resources available for residents and families
  • Assumes case management responsibilities for assigned residents as needed
  • Perform crisis intervention, including management of difficult or resistant residents, utilizing clinically appropriate accepted techniques and methods
  • Present resident cases for discussion with the multidisciplinary team and keeps current case presentation outlines for each resident
  • Develops, implements, and coordinates educational lectures and therapy programs, including conducting morning focus, community meeting and psych educational lectures
  • Responsible for resident, staff, and self-safety at all times
  • Takes responsibility for maintaining and monitoring resident records to ensure documentation is completed within program guidelines
  • Documentation meets standards, policies, and established timeframes
  • Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments
  • Treats residents/families with respect and dignity
  • Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
  • Facilitates individual, group and family sessions, AMA interventions and individualizes progress notes in a clinically relevant manner
  • Sets appropriate professional boundaries and avoid entering into dual relationships
  • Stays current with new techniques, advances through seminars, conferences, continuing education classes, professional societies and journals, etc.
  • Demonstrates skills to be able to intervene in a crisis situation (i. e., Suicide/homicidal ideation or attempts, family conflict, resident to resident conflicts

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work, MHC, Psychology, Public Administration, or similarly related field
  • LMHC or LCSW certification or license eligible
  • At least two (2) years of experience in a Therapist/Counselor position working directly with residents is preferred
  • Must have superior interpersonal skills and be proficient in delivering individual, group, family therapy and case-management services
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relating to substance abuse programs and knowledge of Joint Commission and DCF requirements is preferred
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the ability to navigate EMR systems required
  • Excellent documentation skills

We’re officially a Great Place To Work®! We’ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we’re proud to share that we’ve earned Great Place To Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees.

Read more here: ow. ly

This certification reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

Our Benefits Include

  • Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
  • Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
  • Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
  • Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
  • Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
  • Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
  • Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

At Bradford Health Services, we don’t just invest in our patients—we invest in our people.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningAftercare PlanningMultidisciplinary Team PresentationIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyEMR Systems Navigation

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% 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).

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,262 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
27% this job
Loan repayment
18% this job
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,262 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Home and Auto Insurance
Family Legal Services