SUBSTANCE ABUSE THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$50K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Alachua Academy is a moderate-risk residential commitment program for girls aged 13 to 18. This program provides youth with comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based intensive mental health & substance abuse services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling, while in the program.
Compensation: $50K Annually
Perks & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days, Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one and can be used as soon as it is accrued, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, and much more!
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What You Will Do
As a Non-Licensed Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group counseling services to the youth and their families according to the needs documented in their assessment and treatment plan. This position reports to the Clinical Director or other designated supervisor within the clinic.
To Be Considered, You Should
- Have experience in Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Social Work.
- Have a Master’s Degree or better in Social Work or related field of study.
- Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and TB Test.
Schedule: 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to youth and their families based on documented treatment plans. Collaborate with the Clinical Director and other staff to maintain a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field with experience in mental health counseling or clinical social work. Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and TB test.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$50k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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