Substance Use Therapist

This Substance Use Therapist position at Thresholds includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Addiction Medicine position at Thresholds is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Thresholds lists compensation for this psychologist position at $58k to $64k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in McHenry, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use treatment, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Crisis intervention, Case consultation, Harm reduction, CBT, Trauma-informed care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individual and group therapy to community members with substance use disorders in a clinic setting. Conduct assessments, develop integrated treatment plans, and perform crisis intervention while utilizing harm reduction practices.

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Generous PTO, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 4 Medical Insurance Plans, 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Match, Robust Employee Assistance Program, Mileage Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.