Therapist - Substance Abuse Treatment
Listed compensation
$65k-$75k
- 58%of Addiction Medicine listings state pay
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Job Description
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
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% 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).
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