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Serenity Lodge
Lake Arrowhead, California

Therapist - Substance Abuse Treatment

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$75k

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm Shift

Zinnia Health is a fast-growing integrated healthcare company. We value our employees and care for our clients. Do you have unique talents that you would like to share with others? We would love to have you join our team!

  • Competitive Pay
  • Career Development
  • Competitive Benefits & 401k
  • Values: Integrity, Teamplay, 1% Better Each Day

As a Therapist at Zinnia Health, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans, facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, and support clients in their journey toward recovery.

Responsibilities

Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of clients to determine the severity of substance abuse and any co-occurring mental health conditions. Utilize diagnostic tools and clinical interviews to inform treatment planning.

Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans based on client assessments, including short-term and long-term goals. Regularly review and update treatment plans in response to clients' progress and changing needs.

Therapy and Counseling: Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and other relevant modalities to address substance abuse and related issues.

Crisis Intervention: Address and manage crises, including substance withdrawal symptoms, relapse prevention, and emotional distress. Provide immediate support and intervention as needed.

Client Education: Educate clients and their families about substance abuse, recovery processes, and coping strategies. Offer guidance on healthy lifestyle changes and relapse prevention techniques.

Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and facility-specific documentation standards.

Collaboration and Coordination: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, social workers, and case managers, to provide holistic care. Participate in team meetings and case reviews.

Community Outreach: Engage in community outreach and educational activities to promote awareness of substance abuse issues and the services offered by the facility.

Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest research and best practices in substance abuse treatment. Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure: LMFT, LCSW, PsyD, or LPCC.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience providing therapy in a substance abuse treatment setting. Experience with co-occurring disorders preferred.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to build rapport with clients and work effectively in a team environment. Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Other Requirements

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Commitment to ethical practices and continuous improvement in clinical skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyClinical AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationCase Management

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California 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$65k–$75kSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $63k (middle half $53k–$73k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Medicine listings in California110 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All substance use / addiction counselor listings in California1,021 active12,748 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings425 in the last 30 days212 the 30 days before (+100%)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. California figures use all substance use / addiction counselors: too few California Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

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

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About Serenity Lodge

Hospitals and Health Care
Lake Arrowhead, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Benefits
401k
Career Development

Living in Lake Arrowhead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$536k≈ 8.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,692/mo≈ 50% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.